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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: $74,770

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $10,805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelBoxsterA8
TrimBaseA8
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,500 $78,050
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790  
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025  
Infotainment Package 3,860  
7-speed automated manual 3,200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,235  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 730  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
Interior ambient lighting 340  
Power-folding mirrors 320  
Voice control for nav and audio 520  
Wood trim 1,790  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Premium Package 2,040  
Sport Package   5,900
Leather door panel trim   750
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Infotainment Package 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Interior ambient lighting 0  
Power-folding mirrors 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Wood trim 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Premium Package 0  
Sport Package   5,487
Leather door panel trim   699
Options (change) 24,320 6,650
Options (change) 0 6,186
Destination 950 875
Total Price $74,770 $85,575

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $76,664
Model Year20132011
ModelBoxsterA8
TrimBaseA8
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H6372hp V8
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18275/35-20
Total Price$74,770$85,575
Adjustments for Features0-2,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,770$83,390

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A8

Model Year20132011
ModelBoxsterA8
TrimBaseA8
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
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
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Full-size spare tire $225
Rear side airbags $300
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Power convertible top$4000 
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
Off-road navigation system$0 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
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 
Active steering $1000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,380$9,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,034

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A8

Model Year20132011
ModelBoxsterA8
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in117.8 in
Length172.2 in202.2 in
Width70.9 in76.7 in
Height50.5 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,954 lb.4,409 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 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

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested170094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
Total Requested86571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Wind blocker, small100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested307597%
Total Not Requested1003%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Active steering1000No
275/35YR20 tires400No
Active rear differential500No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested95031%
Total Not Requested210069%

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