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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: $89,940

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $280

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelBoxsterA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimSRS 5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $58,600 $77,900
Convenience Package 2,490  
Sport Chrono Package 960  
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
7-speed automated manual 3,420  
Infotainment Package 3,640  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 475
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Carbon fiber trim 1,140  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 2,810  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
Heated front seats 525  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 6,000
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Limited-slip rear differential 950  
Comfort Package   1,500
Navigation Package   3,450
Convenience Package 0  
Sport Chrono Package 0  
Adaptive Sports Seats 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Infotainment Package 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 443
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Carbon fiber trim 0  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Heated front seats 0  
Ceramic brake rotors 6,928 5,580
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Limited-slip rear differential 0  
Comfort Package   1,397
Navigation Package   3,209
Options (change) 30,390 11,425
Options (change) 7,379 10,629
Destination 950 895
Total Price $89,940 $90,220

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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: $4,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $70,854
Model Year20112013
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)325, 11505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$89,940$90,220
Adjustments for Features0-5,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,940$85,075

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

Model Year20112013
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
Rearview camera $200
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Off-road navigation system$0 
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
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 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,505$7,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,789

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

Model Year20112013
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%

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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested96553%
Total Not Requested85047%

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