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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: $50,990

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $18,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620082008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSA5S5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $39,900 $50,500
Infotainment Package 3,990   3,990      
Premium Package Plus 3,620   2,950 1,965    
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825 3,825 3,025    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710 475 475
Wood trim 1,515   1,515     500
CD changer, in-dash 670 670 670 570    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165    
Rearview camera 1,515 655 1,515 1,515    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,235 1,235 1,235 0    
Satellite radio   670   670    
Proximity key   790        
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       650    
Technology Package         1,700 1,700
Navigation system         2,390 2,390
Premium Package         1,850  
S Line Package         2,900  
6-speed manual         0  
Upgraded leather upholstery         1,000  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces           0
Infotainment Package 0   0      
Premium Package Plus 0   0 0    
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 432 432
Wood trim 0   0     466
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0    
Rearview camera 0 0 0 0    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0 0 0 0    
Satellite radio   0   0    
Proximity key   0        
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       0    
Technology Package         1,580 1,580
Navigation system         2,178 2,178
Premium Package         1,721  
S Line Package         2,698  
6-speed manual         0  
Upgraded leather upholstery         930  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces           0
Options (change) 17,695 8,920 17,025 9,270 10,315 5,065
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 9,539 4,656
Destination 995 995 995 995 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $70,790 $69,015 $81,920 $84,865 $50,990 $57,640

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A5 / S5 A5
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,477
Model Year201620162016201620082008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSA5S5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7185, 7445, 10185, 7180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$70,790$69,015$81,920$84,865$50,990$57,640
Adjustments for Features-2,945-2,145-3,445-4,2800-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,845$66,870$78,475$80,585$50,990$57,240
Cost Above Minimum$975$0$11,605$13,715$0$6,250

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year201620162016201620082008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSA5S5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Roll bar$200$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through     $100
Second-row low console    $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500  
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0  
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000$4000  
Power-venting glass roof panel    $300$300
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400  
Infotainment 
App support$0 $0   
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0   
HD radio$50 $50   
iPod integration    $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15   
Navigation system$600$600$600 $600$600
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0   
SD Card slot    $25$25
Surround sound  $250   
Traffic information$25$25$25   
USB port$25$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer   $100  
Compass    $0$0
Fog lights    $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300   
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Leather door panel trim  $250 $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000  
Wood trim$300 $300  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Total Value of Features$7,520$6,720$8,020$8,855$4,575$4,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,945$2,145$3,445$4,280$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-41-31-42-500-373

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20162008
ModelBoxsterA5 / S5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Wheelbase97.4 in108.3 in
Length172.2 in182.1 in
Width70.9 in73.0 in
Height50.5 in54.0 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 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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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested82565%
Total Not Requested44035%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested197580%
Total Not Requested50020%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Black Edition

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested82590%
Total Not Requested9010%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested147575%
Total Not Requested50025%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested100059%
Total Not Requested70041%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested127586%
Total Not Requested20014%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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