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Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $73,235

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $9,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,550

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $18,121

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelBoxsterA8
TrimSA8
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,700 $78,750
Base Invoice $43,512 $73,237
Sport Chrono Package 920  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990  
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690  
Xenon HID headlights 1,090  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,735  
Wood trim 890  
Heated front seats 480  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360  
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Navigation system 3,110  
Floor mats 115  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690  
Premium Package   2,000
Leather door panel trim   750
Sport Chrono Package 782  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692  
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587  
Xenon HID headlights 927  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,475  
Wood trim 757  
Heated front seats 408  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156  
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Navigation system 2,644  
Floor mats 98  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587  
Premium Package   1,860
Leather door panel trim   699
Options (change) 16,675 2,750
Options (change) 14,178 2,559
Destination 860 875
Total Price $73,235 $82,375
Total Invoice $58,550 $76,671

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,886
Model Year20082012
ModelBoxsterA8
TrimSA8
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine295hp H6372hp V8
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG14/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 7630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/45-19
Total Price$73,235$82,375
Adjustments for Features0-4,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,235$77,825
Total Invoice$58,550$76,671
Adjustments for Features0-4,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,550$72,436

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A8

Model Year20082012
ModelBoxsterA8
TrimSA8
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Power convertible top$4000 
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Automatic headlights $125
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Total Value of Features$6,080$10,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,235

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A8

Model Year20082012
ModelBoxsterA8
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in117.8 in
Length170.4 in202.2 in
Width70.9 in76.7 in
Height51.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,965 lb.4,729 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 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 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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