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Porsche Boxster vs. Audi R8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. Audi R8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $72,350

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $67,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,799

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $72,028

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelBoxsterR8
TrimS4.2
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Base Price $55,700 $114,200
Base Invoice $43,512 $106,206
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690  
Power Seat Package 1,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 650
Xenon HID headlights 1,090  
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Floor mats 115  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990  
Heated front seats 480  
Navigation system 3,110 2,000
Carbon fiber trim 890 2,500
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,095 5,500
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
CD changer, remote 650  
Premium Package   2,100
6-speed automated manual   9,100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587  
Power Seat Package 1,318  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 605
Xenon HID headlights 927  
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Floor mats 98  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692  
Heated front seats 408  
Navigation system 2,644 1,860
Carbon fiber trim 757 2,325
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,781 5,115
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
CD changer, remote 553  
Premium Package   1,953
6-speed automated manual   8,463
Options (change) 15,790 21,850
Options (change) 13,427 20,321
Destination 860 1,200
Gas Tax 0 2,100
Total Price $72,350 $139,350
Total Invoice $57,799 $129,827

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $67,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $72,515
Model Year20082009
ModelBoxsterR8
TrimS4.2
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Engine295hp H6420hp V8
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 7140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$72,350$139,350
Adjustments for Features-6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,740$139,350
Total Invoice$57,799$129,827
Adjustments for Features-4870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,312$129,827

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi R8

Model Year20082009
ModelBoxsterR8
TrimS4.2
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Power convertible top$4000 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,430$4,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$610$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4870

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi R8

Model Year20082009
ModelBoxsterR8
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Wheelbase95.1 in104.3 in
Length170.4 in174.5 in
Width70.9 in75.0 in
Height51.0 in49.3 in
Curb Weight2,965 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.1 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft33.5 ft3

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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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested44051%
Total Not Requested42549%

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