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Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $103,415

Porsche Boxster Spyder   
Difference: $32,760

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelBoxsterA8 / S8
TrimSpyderS8 Plus
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $82,100 $115,900
Automatic climate control, front 760  
Adaptive sport seats plus 2,635  
Auto-dimming mirrors 690  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Carbon fiber trim 585  
Heated front seats 530  
Voice control for nav and audio 520  
Ceramic brake rotors 7,400  
Interior ambient lighting 340  
6-speed manual 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,160  
Infotainment Package 3,990  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
Dynamic Package   9,000
Black Optic Plus Exterior Package   7,500
Executive Plus Package   2,800
Automatic climate control, front 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
Auto-dimming mirrors 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Carbon fiber trim 0  
Heated front seats 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Ceramic brake rotors 0  
Interior ambient lighting 0  
6-speed manual 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Infotainment Package 0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
Dynamic Package   8,370
Black Optic Plus Exterior Package   6,976
Executive Plus Package   2,604
Options (change) 20,320 19,300
Options (change) 0 17,950
Destination 995 975
Total Price $103,415 $136,175

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A8 / S8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster Spyder
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $114,761
Model Year20162018
ModelBoxsterA8 / S8
TrimSpyderS8 Plus
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine375hp H6605hp V8
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG14/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)445, 10630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-20275/35-21
Total Price$103,415$136,175
Adjustments for Features0-11,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$103,415$124,400

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20162018
ModelBoxsterA8 / S8
TrimSpyderS8 Plus
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power door closers $300
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire $225
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)$500 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Body kit $0
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other) $100
Carbon fiber mirror housings $100
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300
Convertible top$3000 
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Off-road navigation system$0 
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,865$18,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,957

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20162018
ModelBoxsterA8 / S8
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in117.8 in
Length172.2 in202.6 in
Width70.9 in76.7 in
Height50.5 in57.4 in
Curb Weight2,899 lb.4,685 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Spyder

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Audi A8 / S8 S8 Plus

Dynamic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Ceramic brake rotors4000Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested4000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Black Optic Plus Exterior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport exhaust0No
Carbon fiber rear spoiler100No
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)100No
Carbon fiber mirror housings100No
Black grille (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
Executive Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1950100%

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