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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: $87,815

Porsche Boxster S Black Edition   
Difference: $40,035

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelBoxsterA8 / S8
TrimS Black EditionS8 Plus
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $65,200 $115,900
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Sport Chrono Package 960  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 2,810  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090  
Audio controls on steering wheel 125  
Heated front seats 525  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150  
6-speed manual 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025  
Dynamic Package   11,000
Wood trim   0
Adaptive Sports Seats 0  
Sport Chrono Package 0  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Heated front seats 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Ceramic brake rotors 0  
6-speed manual 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Dynamic Package   10,230
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 21,665 11,000
Options (change) 451 10,230
Destination 950 950
Total Price $87,815 $127,850

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $108,750
Model Year20122017
ModelBoxsterA8 / S8
TrimS Black EditionS8 Plus
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine320hp H6605hp V8
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG15/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 11630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19275/35-21
Total Price$87,815$127,850
Adjustments for Features0-9,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,815$118,375

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20122017
ModelBoxsterA8 / S8
TrimS Black EditionS8 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
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
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row, power $225
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
Around view cameras $500
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Power convertible top$4000 
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
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
Automatic headlights $125
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
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
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,815$16,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,817

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20122017
ModelBoxsterA8 / S8
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in117.8 in
Length172.1 in202.6 in
Width70.9 in76.7 in
Height50.9 in57.4 in
Curb Weight2,987 lb.4,685 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.7 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 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S Black Edition

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 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 Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8 Plus

Dynamic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport exhaust0No
Ceramic brake rotors4000Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
Carbon fiber rear spoiler100No
Total Requested400098%
Total Not Requested1002%

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