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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: $68,125

Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $4,390

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162017
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterA5 / S5
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSS5 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $61,100
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  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,790 1,790   1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710 575
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165  
Rearview camera 1,515 655 1,515 1,515  
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520 520 520  
Carbon fiber trim 1,515 1,515 1,515 1,790 500
Interior ambient lighting   340      
Proximity key   790      
HD radio   1,040      
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       650  
Technology Package         2,900
Active rear differential         1,100
Premium Package Plus 0   0 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0 0 0  
Infotainment Package 0   0 0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0 0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0   930
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 536
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0  
Rearview camera 0 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0  
Carbon fiber trim 0 0 0 0 466
Interior ambient lighting   0      
Proximity key   0      
HD radio   0      
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       0  
Technology Package         2,696
Active rear differential         1,024
Options (change) 19,420 12,870 18,750 15,650 6,075
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 5,652
Destination 995 995 995 995 950
Total Price $72,515 $72,965 $83,645 $91,245 $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 GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,995
Model Year20162016201620162017
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterA5 / S5
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSS5 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6333hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7185, 7445, 10445, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20245/40-18
Total Price$72,515$72,965$83,645$91,245$68,125
Adjustments for Features-3000-800-2,550-4,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,215$72,965$82,845$88,695$63,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$10,630$16,480$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20162016201620162017
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterA5 / S5
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSS5 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Wind blocker    $300
Wind blocker, small$100$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
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Roll bar$200$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $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 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player    $0
In-vehicle Internet    $150
iPod integration    $100
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot    $25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer   $100 
Compass    $0
Cornering lights    $50
Fog lights    $125
Performance meter   $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300  
Folding second row seats    $300
Leather door panel trim  $250 $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
No leather in second row$-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 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$3,155$2,855$3,655$5,405$7,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$800$2,550$4,795
Value of Feature Adjustments-40-10-28-4,464

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20162017
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.4,047 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.0 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 in46.8 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 seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
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 Requested212586%
Total Not Requested35014%
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 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
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
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 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
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested162582%
Total Not Requested35018%
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 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
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
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 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
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
Total Requested100059%
Total Not Requested70041%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
App support0No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested116570%
Total Not Requested50030%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested142597%
Total Not Requested503%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested139075%
Total Not Requested47525%

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