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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: $75,915

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $4,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620082008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSA8S8
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $70,690 $93,300
Premium Package Plus 3,620   2,950 1,965    
Power sport seats 2,320 2,320 2,320      
Infotainment Package 3,990   3,990 3,990    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,170 2,170 2,170 2,170    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,520 2,520 2,520     4,900
Rearview camera 1,515 655 1,515 1,515    
Heated steering wheel 270 270 270 270 300 300
Power-folding mirrors 320 320 320 320    
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520 520 520    
Wood trim 1,790   1,790      
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,790 1,790      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710    
CD changer, in-dash 670 670 670 670    
Interior ambient lighting   340        
Satellite radio   670     550 550
Cooled or ventilated front seats   730   730 1,500  
Proximity key   790        
Carbon fiber trim   1,790   1,790   500
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0      
Adaptive sport seats plus       3,025    
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       650    
Premium Package         3,275 2,800
Leather door panel trim         750  
Adaptive cruise control         2,100 2,100
Premium Package Plus 0   0 0    
Power sport seats 0 0 0      
Infotainment Package 0   0 0    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0     4,558
Rearview camera 0 0 0 0    
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0 0 281 281
Power-folding mirrors 0 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0    
Wood trim 0   0      
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0    
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0    
Interior ambient lighting   0        
Satellite radio   0     490 501
Cooled or ventilated front seats   0   0 1,396  
Proximity key   0        
Carbon fiber trim   0   0   466
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0      
Adaptive sport seats plus       0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       0    
Premium Package         3,045 2,605
Leather door panel trim         698  
Adaptive cruise control         1,953 1,953
Options (change) 22,820 16,630 22,150 18,490 8,475 11,150
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 7,863 10,364
Destination 995 995 995 995 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $75,915 $76,725 $87,045 $94,085 $79,940 $107,325

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Boxster
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $72,384
Model Year201620162016201620082008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSA8S8
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6350hp V8450hp V10
TransmissionM6M6M6M6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7185, 7445, 10445, 10200, 12200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20255/45-18265/35-20
Total Price$75,915$76,725$87,045$94,085$79,940$107,325
Adjustments for Features-1500-400-1,750-1,095-2,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,765$76,725$86,645$92,335$78,845$105,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$960$10,880$16,570$0$26,335

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year201620162016201620082008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSA8S8
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850  
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Power trunk closer    $350$350
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power    $225$225
Sunshades, second row    $125$125
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Full-size spare tire    $225$225
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags    $300$300
Roll bar$200$200$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents    $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500  
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0  
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0  
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000$4000  
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400  
Sunroof    $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0 $0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD changer, remote    $200$200
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
HD radio$50 $50$50  
iPod integration    $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer   $100  
Cornering lights    $50$50
Fog lights    $125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25
Performance meter   $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200 $200 $200
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats    $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 $250$250
Massage, driver seat    $100 
Massage, passenger seat    $100 
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250  
Synthetic suede headliner     $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000 $1000
Wood trim$300 $300 $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Total Value of Features$8,995$8,845$9,245$10,595$9,940$10,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$0$400$1,750$1,095$2,145
Value of Feature Adjustments-20-5-19-1,019-1,999

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20162008
ModelBoxsterA8 / S8
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in115.9 in
Length172.2 in199.3 in
Width70.9 in74.6 in
Height50.5 in56.9 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.4,289 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in37.3 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 in38.0 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

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
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
Total Requested2475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power sport seats
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
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested82565%
Total Not Requested44035%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Black Edition

Power sport seats
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
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested1975100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power sport seats
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
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested82590%
Total Not Requested9010%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
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
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
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
App support0No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested107565%
Total Not Requested59035%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8

Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid300No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid300No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%

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