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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: $49,250

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $9,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,868

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $4,974

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelBoxsterBoxsterQ5Q5
TrimBaseS3.0T3.0 TDI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,800 $55,700 $46,000 $48,100
Base Invoice $39,923 $43,512 $42,780 $44,734
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690    
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055    
Sport Chrono Package 920 920    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990 1,990 1,000 1,000
Xenon HID headlights 1,090 1,090    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 575 575
Wood trim 890 890    
Automatic climate control, front 550 550    
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360 1,360    
Floor mats 115 115    
Heated front seats 480 480    
Sport Interior Package     750 750
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587    
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597    
Sport Chrono Package 782 782    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692 1,692 930 930
Xenon HID headlights 927 927    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587 536 536
Wood trim 757 757    
Automatic climate control, front 468 468    
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156 1,156    
Floor mats 98 98    
Heated front seats 408 408    
Sport Interior Package     697 697
Options (change) 11,830 11,830 2,325 2,325
Options (change) 10,059 10,059 2,163 2,163
Destination 860 860 925 925
Total Price $58,490 $68,390 $49,250 $51,350
Total Invoice $50,842 $54,431 $45,868 $47,822

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi Q5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,137
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelBoxsterBoxsterQ5Q5
TrimBaseS3.0T3.0 TDI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine245hp H6295hp H6272hp V6240hp V6 D
TransmissionM5M6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 7180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$58,490$68,390$49,250$51,350
Adjustments for Features0-150-4,470-4,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,490$68,240$44,780$46,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,750$0$2,150
Total Invoice$50,842$54,431$45,868$47,822
Adjustments for Features0-119-4,163-4,116
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,842$54,312$41,705$43,706
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,470$0$2,001

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi Q5

Model Year2008200820162016
ModelBoxsterBoxsterQ5Q5
TrimBaseS3.0T3.0 TDI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Hill descent control  $250$250
Roll bar$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Aluminum roof rack  $300$300
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net$40$40  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear wiper  $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Power convertible top$4000$4000  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
iPod integration  $100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Chronometer$100$100  
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,380$5,530$9,850$9,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$4,470$4,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-119-4,163-4,116

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20082016
ModelBoxsterQ5
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.1 in110.5 in
Length170.4 in182.6 in
Width70.9 in74.0 in
Height51.0 in65.2 in
Curb Weight2,856 lb.4,091 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.4 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 ft329.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.957.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0T

Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI

Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%

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