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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: $86,700

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $29,125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132015
ModelBoxsterA8 / S8
TrimSS8
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $60,900 $114,900
Infotainment Package 3,860  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
7-speed automated manual 3,200  
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825  
Interior ambient lighting 340  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Wood trim 1,790 0
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790  
Power-folding mirrors 320  
Voice control for nav and audio 520  
Obstacle detection, front 330  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 730  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 2,825  
Premium Package 1,440  
Infotainment Package 0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
Interior ambient lighting 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Wood trim 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
Power-folding mirrors 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Obstacle detection, front 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 0  
Premium Package 0  
Options (change) 24,850 0
Options (change) 451 0
Destination 950 925
Total Price $86,700 $115,825

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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: $22,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $100,519
Model Year20132015
ModelBoxsterA8 / S8
TrimSS8
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine315hp H6520hp V8
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG14/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)445, 10630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19265/35-21
Total Price$86,700$115,825
Adjustments for Features0-6,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,700$109,525

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20132015
ModelBoxsterA8 / S8
TrimSS8
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
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
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
Rear side airbags $300
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
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
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
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 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
Synthetic suede headliner $650
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
Total Value of Features$7,515$13,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,863

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20132015
ModelBoxsterA8 / S8
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in117.8 in
Length172.2 in202.2 in
Width70.9 in76.7 in
Height50.5 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,976 lb.4,707 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.7 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 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested865100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger 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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Wind blocker, small100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested257596%
Total Not Requested1004%

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