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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: $66,140

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $1,985

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112017
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterA5 / S5
TrimBaseSS Black EditionS5 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $48,100 $58,600 $65,200 $61,100
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055 3,055  
Convenience Package 2,490 2,490    
Navigation system 3,430      
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0      
Sport Chrono Package 960 960 960  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710   575
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 125  
Heated front seats 525 525 525  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595  
Carbon fiber trim 1,140 1,140   500
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090 2,090 2,090 1,000
Limited-slip rear differential 950 950 950  
Infotainment Package   3,640    
Technology Package       2,900
Active rear differential       1,100
Adaptive Sports Seats 0 0 0  
Convenience Package 0 0    
Navigation system 0      
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0      
Sport Chrono Package 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0   536
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0  
Heated front seats 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0  
Carbon fiber trim 0 0   466
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0 930
Limited-slip rear differential 0 0 0  
Infotainment Package   0    
Technology Package       2,696
Active rear differential       1,024
Options (change) 17,090 17,300 8,830 6,075
Options (change) 451 451 451 5,652
Destination 950 950 950 950
Total Price $66,140 $76,850 $74,980 $68,125

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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 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,216
Model Year2011201120112017
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterA5 / S5
TrimBaseSS Black EditionS5 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6333hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7325, 11325, 11505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$66,140$76,850$74,980$68,125
Adjustments for Features0-250-50-6,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,140$76,600$74,930$61,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,460$8,790$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year2011201120112017
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterA5 / S5
TrimBaseSS Black EditionS5 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key   $250
Wind blocker   $300
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests   $500
Blind spot warning system   $200
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Rearview camera   $200
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo net$40$40$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$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio   $50
In-vehicle Internet   $150
iPod integration   $100
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0 
SD Card slot   $25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Chronometer$100$100$100 
Compass   $0
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200$200 $200
Folding second row seats   $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,655$1,905$1,705$7,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$50$6,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5-1-5,814

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20112017
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 Weight2,944 lb.4,047 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

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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S Black Edition

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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Cornering lights50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested116562%
Total Not Requested70038%

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