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Porsche Boxster vs. Audi Q5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. Audi Q5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,800

Audi Q5 3.2   
Difference: $11,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,651

Audi Q5 3.2   
Difference: $7,533

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelBoxsterBoxsterQ5
TrimBaseS3.2
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $45,800 $55,700 $37,200
Base Invoice $39,923 $43,512 $34,596
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690  
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 475
Automatic climate control, front 550 550  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360 1,360  
Floor mats 115 115  
Wood trim 890 890  
Heated front seats 480 480  
Navigation system 3,110 3,110  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530  
Xenon HID headlights 1,090 1,090  
Navigation Plus Package     3,000
Premium Plus Package     4,300
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587  
Power Seat Package 1,318 1,318  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587 441
Automatic climate control, front 468 468  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156 1,156  
Floor mats 98 98  
Wood trim 757 757  
Heated front seats 408 408  
Navigation system 2,644 2,644  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451  
Xenon HID headlights 927 927  
Navigation Plus Package     2,790
Premium Plus Package     3,999
Options (change) 11,055 11,055 7,775
Options (change) 9,401 9,401 7,230
Destination 860 860 825
Total Price $57,715 $67,615 $45,800
Total Invoice $50,184 $53,773 $42,651

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi Q5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,663
Model Year200820082009
ModelBoxsterBoxsterQ5
TrimBaseS3.2
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine245hp H6295hp H6270hp V6
TransmissionM5M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 7180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/60-18
Total Price$57,715$67,615$45,800
Adjustments for Features0-150-4,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,715$67,465$41,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,750$0
Total Invoice$50,184$53,773$42,651
Adjustments for Features0-119-4,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,184$53,654$38,521
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,470$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi Q5

Model Year200820082009
ModelBoxsterBoxsterQ5
TrimBaseS3.2
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Roll bar$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Aluminum roof rack  $300
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear wiper  $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Power convertible top$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Headlight washers$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Total Value of Features$4,880$5,030$9,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$4,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-119-4,130

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20082009
ModelBoxsterQ5
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.1 in110.5 in
Length170.4 in182.2 in
Width70.9 in74.0 in
Height51.0 in65.1 in
Curb Weight2,856 lb.3,958 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.19.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.955.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.2

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested49037%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
iPod integration100No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested140041%
Total Not Requested200059%

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