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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: $64,790

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $14,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122010
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterA8
TrimBaseSS Black EditionA8
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,100 $58,600 $65,200 $74,550
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550 1,550  
Convenience Package 2,490 2,490    
Navigation system 3,430      
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800 800 1,500
Heated front seats 525 525 525  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 980 980   690
Heated steering wheel 250 250    
Carbon fiber trim 1,140 1,140   500
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090 2,090 2,090  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710    
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650  
Infotainment Package   3,640    
Audio controls on steering wheel     125  
Leather door panel trim       750
Power Seat Package 0 0 0  
Convenience Package 0 0    
Navigation system 0      
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0 0 0 1,396
Heated front seats 0 0 0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 0   642
Heated steering wheel 0 0    
Carbon fiber trim 0 0   466
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0  
Infotainment Package   0    
Audio controls on steering wheel     0  
Leather door panel trim       699
Options (change) 15,740 15,950 6,865 3,440
Options (change) 451 451 451 3,203
Destination 950 950 950 825
Total Price $64,790 $75,500 $73,015 $78,815

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Boxster
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $67,501
Model Year2012201220122010
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterA8
TrimBaseSS Black EditionA8
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6350hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7325, 11325, 11200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19255/40-19
Total Price$64,790$75,500$73,015$78,815
Adjustments for Features-50-3000-4,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,740$75,200$73,015$74,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,460$8,275$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A8

Model Year2012201220122010
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterA8
TrimBaseSS Black EditionA8
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$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   $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Wind blocker, small$100$100$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$200$200 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$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$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD changer, remote   $200
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0 
iPod integration   $100
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0 
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$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 
Carbon fiber trim$200$200 $200
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,870$6,120$5,820$10,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$300$0$4,795
Value of Feature Adjustments-1-60-4,463

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A8

Model Year20122010
ModelBoxsterA8
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in115.9 in
Length172.1 in199.3 in
Width70.9 in74.6 in
Height50.9 in56.9 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.4,289 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

Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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
Porsche Boxster S Black Edition

Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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