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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: $53,750

Audi Q5 3.2   
Difference: $7,875

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterQ5
TrimBaseSS Black Edition3.2
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $48,100 $58,600 $65,200 $43,000
Navigation system 3,430      
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0      
Convenience Package 2,490 2,490    
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550 1,550  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather 440 440    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800 800  
Heated front seats 525 525 525  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530  
Wood trim 890 890    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 125  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710   475
Infotainment Package   3,640    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     2,385  
Luxury Package       2,300
Prestige Package       7,100
Navigation system 0      
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0      
Convenience Package 0 0    
Power Seat Package 0 0 0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather 0 0    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0 0 0  
Heated front seats 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451  
Wood trim 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0   443
Infotainment Package   0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     0  
Luxury Package       2,139
Prestige Package       6,604
Options (change) 12,575 12,785 6,510 9,875
Options (change) 451 451 451 9,186
Destination 950 950 950 875
Total Price $61,625 $72,335 $72,660 $53,750

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi Q5

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi Q5 3.2
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,176
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterQ5
TrimBaseSS Black Edition3.2
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6270hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6T6
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$61,625$72,335$72,660$53,750
Adjustments for Features0-250-750-4,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,625$72,085$71,910$48,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,460$10,285$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi Q5

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterQ5
TrimBaseSS Black Edition3.2
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75
Power liftgate   $350
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key   $250
Sunshades, second row   $125
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 
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 
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 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio   $50
iPod integration   $100
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0 
SD Card slot   $25
Surround sound $250$250$250
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Compass   $0
Power-folding mirrors   $50
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
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200 $200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Total Value of Features$5,205$5,455$5,955$10,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$750$4,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5-14-4,488

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20122012
ModelBoxsterQ5
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.1 in110.5 in
Length172.1 in182.2 in
Width70.9 in74.0 in
Height50.9 in65.1 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.4,091 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
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 Requested135093%
Total Not Requested1007%
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

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 headlights150Yes
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 Requested135093%
Total Not Requested1007%
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 Black Edition

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

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested144056%
Total Not Requested115044%

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