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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: $58,940

Audi A5 / S5 S5   
Difference: $17,625

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelBoxsterA5 / S5
TrimSS5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Base Price $58,600 $50,500
7-speed automated manual 3,660  
Infotainment Package 3,640  
Convenience Package 2,490  
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Carbon fiber trim 1,140 500
Heated front seats 525  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
CD changer, in-dash 650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 475
Technology Package   1,700
Navigation system   2,390
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,300
7-speed automated manual 0  
Infotainment Package 0  
Convenience Package 0  
Adaptive Sports Seats 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Carbon fiber trim 0 466
Heated front seats 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 432
Technology Package   1,580
Navigation system   2,178
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,209
Options (change) 17,015 6,365
Options (change) 451 5,865
Destination 950 775
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $76,565 $58,940

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A5 / S5 S5
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,522
Model Year20122008
ModelBoxsterA5 / S5
TrimSS5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Engine310hp H6354hp V8
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 11180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$76,565$58,940
Adjustments for Features-9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,620$58,940

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20122008
ModelBoxsterA5 / S5
TrimSS5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
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 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Power convertible top$4000 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Off-road navigation system$0 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,695$5,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$945$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-170

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See a complete comparison of Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A5 / S5 features.

Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20122008
ModelBoxsterA5 / S5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Wheelbase95.1 in108.3 in
Length172.1 in182.1 in
Width70.9 in73.0 in
Height50.9 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.3,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft312.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A5 / S5 specs.

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested82556%
Total Not Requested64044%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%

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