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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: $55,275

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $10,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112017
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterQ5
TrimBaseSS Black Edition3.0T
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $48,100 $58,600 $65,200 $46,400
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055 3,055  
Navigation system 3,430      
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0      
Convenience Package 2,490 2,490    
Sport Chrono Package 960 960 960  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710   575
Wood trim 890 890    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 125  
Heated front seats 525 525 525  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090 2,090 2,090 1,000
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800 800  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather 440 440    
Infotainment Package   3,640    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     2,025  
Technology Package       3,300
Sport Interior Package       750
Luxury Package       2,300
Adaptive Sports Seats 0 0 0  
Navigation system 0      
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0      
Convenience Package 0 0    
Sport Chrono Package 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0   536
Wood trim 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0  
Heated front seats 0 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0 930
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0 0 0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather 0 0    
Infotainment Package   0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     0  
Technology Package       3,070
Sport Interior Package       697
Luxury Package       2,139
Options (change) 17,130 17,340 10,705 7,925
Options (change) 451 451 451 7,372
Destination 950 950 950 950
Total Price $66,180 $76,890 $76,855 $55,275

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi Q5

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi Q5 3.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,459
Model Year2011201120112017
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterQ5
TrimBaseSS Black Edition3.0T
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6272hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7325, 11325, 11505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19235/55-19
Total Price$66,180$76,890$76,855$55,275
Adjustments for Features0-250-750-4,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,180$76,640$76,105$50,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,460$9,925$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi Q5

Model Year2011201120112017
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterQ5
TrimBaseSS Black Edition3.0T
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key   $250
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system   $200
Hill descent control   $250
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Rearview camera   $200
Roll bar$200$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$40 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
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$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler   $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400 
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio   $50
In-vehicle Internet   $150
iPod integration   $100
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0 
SD Card slot   $25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Chronometer$100$100$100 
Compass   $0
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Folding second row seats   $300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200 $200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,980$6,230$6,730$10,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$750$4,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5-14-4,628

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20112017
ModelBoxsterQ5
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.1 in110.5 in
Length172.1 in182.6 in
Width70.9 in74.0 in
Height50.9 in65.2 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.4,091 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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 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 Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested120083%
Total Not Requested25017%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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 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 Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested120083%
Total Not Requested25017%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S Black Edition

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 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 Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested121546%
Total Not Requested140054%
Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%

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