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

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Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A5 / S5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $68,790

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $3,360

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102011
ModelBoxsterA5 / S5
TrimBaseS5 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $47,600 $59,050
iPod integration 440  
Navigation system 3,110  
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Sport Chrono Package 960  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690  
Wind blocker, small 375  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 475
Floor mats 90  
Satellite radio 750  
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Audio controls on steering wheel 990  
Heated front seats 510  
Bluetooth cell phone link 695  
Wood trim 890 500
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Traffic information 0  
Xenon HID headlights 1,560  
Limited-slip rear differential 950  
6-speed manual 0  
Comfort Package   1,400
Audi Drive Select Package   3,950
Prestige Package   5,900
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 0  
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597  
Sport Chrono Package 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587  
Wind blocker, small 319  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 443
Floor mats 0  
Satellite radio 0  
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Audio controls on steering wheel 842  
Heated front seats 0  
Bluetooth cell phone link 0  
Wood trim 757 466
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Traffic information 0  
Xenon HID headlights 0  
Limited-slip rear differential 0  
6-speed manual 0  
Comfort Package   1,302
Audi Drive Select Package   3,673
Prestige Package   5,487
Options (change) 20,240 12,225
Options (change) 7,713 11,371
Destination 950 875
Total Price $68,790 $72,150

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,338
Model Year20102011
ModelBoxsterA5 / S5
TrimBaseS5 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine255hp H6333hp V6
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17255/35-19
Total Price$68,790$72,150
Adjustments for Features0-6,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,790$65,530

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20102011
ModelBoxsterA5 / S5
TrimBaseS5 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $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
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
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 
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Off-road navigation system$0 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Headlight washers$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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
Metal pedals$75 
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 
Active steering $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,680$8,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,162

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20102011
ModelBoxsterA5 / S5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.1 in108.3 in
Length172.1 in182.1 in
Width70.9 in73.0 in
Height50.9 in54.4 in
Curb Weight2,943 lb.4,209 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.9 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 in46.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

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%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active steering1000No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70032%
Total Not Requested150068%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested134055%
Total Not Requested110045%

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