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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: $76,740

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $14,185

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152011
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterA8
TrimBaseSGTSA8
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,400 $63,300 $73,500 $78,050
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320 1,320 1,320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,790    
Premium Package Plus 3,620 2,950 1,965  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,170 2,170 2,170  
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825 3,025  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,160 2,160    
Infotainment Package 3,990 3,990 3,990  
Rearview camera 1,515 1,515 1,515  
Power-folding mirrors 320 320 320  
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520 520  
Wood trim 1,790 1,790    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 165  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710  
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats     730  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     650  
Sport Package       5,900
Convenience Package       2,350
Driver Assistance Package       3,000
Leather door panel trim       750
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0    
Premium Package Plus 0 0 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0    
Infotainment Package 0 0 0  
Rearview camera 0 0 0  
Power-folding mirrors 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0  
Wood trim 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats     0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     0  
Sport Package       5,487
Convenience Package       2,185
Driver Assistance Package       2,790
Leather door panel trim       699
Options (change) 24,345 23,675 17,080 12,000
Options (change) 0 0 0 11,161
Destination 995 995 995 875
Total Price $76,740 $87,970 $91,575 $90,925

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Boxster
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $79,791
Model Year2015201520152011
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterA8
TrimBaseSGTSA8
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6372hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7445, 10445, 10630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19235/35-20275/35-20
Total Price$76,740$87,970$91,575$90,925
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,000-4,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,740$87,720$90,575$86,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,980$13,835$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A8

Model Year2015201520152011
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterA8
TrimBaseSGTSA8
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Power trunk closer   $350
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Full-size spare tire   $225
Lane departure warning   $200
Rear side airbags   $300
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)  $500 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0 
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player   $0
Handwriting recognition   $200
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0 
SD Card slot   $25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Chronometer  $100 
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights   $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Performance meter  $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Leather door panel trim$250$250 $250
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 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 door panel trim  $250 
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$7,480$7,730$8,480$11,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,000$4,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3-11-3,848

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A8

Model Year20152011
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 Weight2,889 lb.4,410 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

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested2475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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 buckets100No
Total Requested170094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested91572%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested1975100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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 buckets100No
Total Requested170094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested1475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested116570%
Total Not Requested50030%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Active steering1000No
275/35YR20 tires400No
Active rear differential500No
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested95031%
Total Not Requested210069%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85071%
Total Not Requested35029%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested70044%

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