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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: $70,800

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $11,485

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Model Year20122018
ModelBoxsterA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimSS5 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $58,600 $62,300
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Sport Chrono Package 960  
Infotainment Package 3,640  
7-speed automated manual 3,660  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 575
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
Heated front seats 525  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Carbon fiber trim 1,140 500
Heated steering wheel 250  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Limited-slip rear differential 950  
Convenience Package 2,490  
Luxury Package   1,350
S Sport Package   2,500
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,600
Adaptive Sports Seats 0  
Sport Chrono Package 0  
Infotainment Package 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 536
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Heated front seats 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Carbon fiber trim 0 466
Heated steering wheel 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Limited-slip rear differential 0  
Convenience Package 0  
Luxury Package   1,256
S Sport Package   2,326
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,418
Options (change) 22,735 7,525
Options (change) 451 7,002
Destination 950 975
Total Price $82,285 $70,800

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,026
Model Year20122018
ModelBoxsterA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimSS5 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine310hp H6354hp V6
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 11180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$82,285$70,800
Adjustments for Features0-8,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,285$62,755

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

Model Year20122018
ModelBoxsterA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimSS5 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Wind blocker $300
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle exit assist $25
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 
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Off-road navigation system$0 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,655$11,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,490

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

Model Year20122018
ModelBoxsterA5 / S5 / RS5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.1 in108.9 in
Length172.1 in184.0 in
Width70.9 in72.7 in
Height50.9 in54.4 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.4,375 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in55.3 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 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.99.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
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
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested86559%
Total Not Requested60041%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100Yes
Cornering lights50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested120083%
Total Not Requested25017%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%
Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested69050%
Total Not Requested70050%

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