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Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $86,770

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5   
Difference: $4,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelBoxsterA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimSRS 5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $56,700 $77,900
Sport Chrono Package 1,320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990  
Xenon HID headlights 1,560  
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690  
iPod integration 440  
Navigation system 3,110  
7-speed automated manual 3,420  
Wind blocker, small 375  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 475
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Carbon fiber trim 890  
Audio controls on steering wheel 990  
Floor mats 90  
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Satellite radio 750  
Heated front seats 500  
Bluetooth cell phone link 695  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 6,000
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800  
Limited-slip rear differential 950  
Comfort Package   1,500
Sport Chrono Package 306  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692  
Xenon HID headlights 0  
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587  
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Wind blocker, small 319  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 443
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Carbon fiber trim 757  
Audio controls on steering wheel 842  
Floor mats 0  
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Satellite radio 0  
Heated front seats 0  
Bluetooth cell phone link 0  
Ceramic brake rotors 6,928 5,580
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0  
Limited-slip rear differential 0  
Comfort Package   1,397
Options (change) 34,065 7,975
Options (change) 14,947 7,420
Destination 950 895
Total Price $91,715 $86,770

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $61,534
Model Year20092013
ModelBoxsterA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimSRS 5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine310hp H6450hp V8
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$91,715$86,770
Adjustments for Features0-3,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,715$83,190

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20092013
ModelBoxsterA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimSRS 5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Wind blocker $300
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system$600 
Off-road navigation system$0 
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,570$7,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,332

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20092013
ModelBoxsterA5 / S5 / RS5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.1 in108.3 in
Length172.1 in182.1 in
Width70.9 in73.0 in
Height50.9 in54.4 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.4,372 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

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