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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: $58,850

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $15,500

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620112011
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $42,450 $59,050
Premium Package Plus 3,620   2,950 1,965    
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825 3,825 3,025    
Infotainment Package 3,990   3,990 3,990    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,170 2,170 2,170 2,170    
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,790 1,790      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710 475 475
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165    
Wood trim 1,515   1,515   400 500
Rearview camera 1,515 655 1,515 1,515    
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520 520 520    
Interior ambient lighting   340        
Cooled or ventilated front seats   730   730    
HD radio   1,040        
Proximity key   790        
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       650    
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0    
Adaptive cruise control         2,100 2,100
Prestige Package         8,700 5,900
Comfort Package         2,400 1,400
Sport Package         1,450  
Audi Drive Select Package           3,950
Premium Package Plus 0   0 0    
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0 0 0    
Infotainment Package 0   0 0    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0    
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0 0 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 443 443
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0    
Wood trim 0   0   372 466
Rearview camera 0 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0    
Interior ambient lighting   0        
Cooled or ventilated front seats   0   0    
HD radio   0        
Proximity key   0        
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0    
Adaptive cruise control         1,954 1,954
Prestige Package         8,092 5,487
Comfort Package         2,232 1,302
Sport Package         1,349  
Audi Drive Select Package           3,673
Options (change) 21,590 14,255 20,920 16,760 15,525 14,325
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 14,442 13,325
Destination 995 995 995 995 875 875
Total Price $74,685 $74,350 $85,815 $92,355 $58,850 $74,250

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,995
Model Year201620162016201620112011
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6CVT-8S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7185, 7445, 10445, 10505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$74,685$74,350$85,815$92,355$58,850$74,250
Adjustments for Features-3000-800-2,550-895-4,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,385$74,350$85,015$89,805$57,955$69,355
Cost Above Minimum$35$0$10,665$15,455$0$11,400

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year201620162016201620112011
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100 
7-speed automated manual     $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0 
AWD     $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850  
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Wind blocker    $300$300
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests    $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Roll bar$200$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40  
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 
Active rear differential     $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500  
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300  
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  
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400  
Infotainment 
App support$0 $0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
iPod integration    $100$100
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0  
SD Card slot    $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer   $100  
Compass    $0$0
Fog lights    $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Performance meter   $150  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
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  
Neck-level heating, front seats    $150$150
No leather in second row$-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  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000  
Wood trim$300 $300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering     $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,480$4,180$4,980$6,730$5,075$9,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$800$2,550$895$4,895
Value of Feature Adjustments-40-9-27-833-4,557

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20162011
ModelBoxsterA5 / S5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase97.4 in108.3 in
Length172.2 in182.1 in
Width70.9 in73.0 in
Height50.5 in54.4 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.4,001 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in46.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested222590%
Total Not Requested25010%
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 height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested91572%
Total Not Requested35028%

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 height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested172587%
Total Not Requested25013%
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 height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Total Requested100059%
Total Not Requested70041%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 Requested142597%
Total Not Requested503%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
App support0No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested116570%
Total Not Requested50030%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested359088%
Total Not Requested50012%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%
Sport 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
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active steering1000No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70032%
Total Not Requested150068%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested209086%
Total Not Requested35014%

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