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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: $76,320

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $8,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,172

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $17,751

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelBoxsterA8 / S8
TrimSA8 4.0T
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,700 $83,900
Base Invoice $43,512 $78,028
Sport Chrono Package 920  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,095  
5-speed shiftable automatic 3,000  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Navigation system 3,110  
Audio controls on steering wheel 990  
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Wood trim 890  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690  
Preferred Package Plus 4,995  
Sport Chrono Package 782  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,781  
5-speed shiftable automatic 2,550  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Navigation system 2,644  
Audio controls on steering wheel 842  
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Wood trim 757  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587  
Preferred Package Plus 4,246  
Options (change) 19,760 0
Options (change) 16,800 0
Destination 860 895
Total Price $76,320 $84,795
Total Invoice $61,172 $78,923

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,098
Model Year20082014
ModelBoxsterA8 / S8
TrimSA8 4.0T
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine295hp H6420hp V8
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG17/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 11630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/45-19
Total Price$76,320$84,795
Adjustments for Features0-3,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,320$80,870
Total Invoice$61,172$78,923
Adjustments for Features0-3,653
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,172$75,270

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20082014
ModelBoxsterA8 / S8
TrimSA8 4.0T
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power door closers $300
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
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
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
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
CD changer, remote$200 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
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 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather door panel trim$250 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,230$11,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,653

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20082014
ModelBoxsterA8 / S8
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in117.8 in
Length170.4 in202.2 in
Width70.9 in76.7 in
Height51.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,053 lb.4,508 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 in37.7 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%
Preferred Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Floor mats75Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested232581%
Total Not Requested55019%

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