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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: $81,275

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $23,250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelBoxsterA8 / S8
TrimSS8
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,600 $96,200
Convenience Package 2,490  
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Infotainment Package 3,640  
CD changer, in-dash 650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Heated front seats 525  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
Carbon fiber trim 1,140 500
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025 4,900
7-speed automated manual 3,660  
Convenience Package 0  
Adaptive Sports Seats 0  
Infotainment Package 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Heated front seats 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Carbon fiber trim 0 466
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 4,558
7-speed automated manual 0  
Options (change) 21,725 5,400
Options (change) 451 5,024
Destination 950 825
Gas Tax 0 2,100
Total Price $81,275 $104,525

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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: $19,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $92,849
Model Year20122009
ModelBoxsterA8 / S8
TrimSS8
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine310hp H6450hp V10
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 11200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18265/35-20
Total Price$81,275$104,525
Adjustments for Features0-3,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,275$101,130

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20122009
ModelBoxsterA8 / S8
TrimSS8
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
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 $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $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 
Side curtain airbags $350
Cargo Management 
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 
Bodyside moldings $75
Power convertible top$4000 
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Off-road navigation system$0 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
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
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,970$10,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,164

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20122009
ModelBoxsterA8 / S8
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in115.9 in
Length172.1 in199.3 in
Width70.9 in74.6 in
Height50.9 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.4,586 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.3 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 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft314.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested135093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested39027%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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