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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: $63,550

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $82,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,145

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $80,630

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelBoxsterBoxsterR8R8
TrimBaseS4.25.2
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $45,800 $55,700 $127,700 $162,700
Base Invoice $39,923 $43,512 $118,761 $151,311
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690    
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 650 650
Wind blocker, small 375 375    
Xenon HID headlights 1,090 1,090    
Automatic climate control, front 550 550    
Floor mats 115 115    
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360 1,360    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990 1,990    
Heated front seats 480 480    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725 725 875 875
Carbon fiber trim 890 890 2,500 2,500
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,095 2,095 5,500 3,500
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530    
Navigation system 3,110 3,110 2,100  
CD changer, remote 650 650    
Convenience Package     2,100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587    
Power Seat Package 1,318 1,318    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587 605 605
Wind blocker, small 319 319    
Xenon HID headlights 927 927    
Automatic climate control, front 468 468    
Floor mats 98 98    
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156 1,156    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692 1,692    
Heated front seats 408 408    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 616 616 813 813
Carbon fiber trim 757 757 2,325 2,325
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,781 1,781 5,115 3,255
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451    
Navigation system 2,644 2,644 1,953  
CD changer, remote 553 553    
Convenience Package     1,953  
Options (change) 16,890 16,890 13,725 7,525
Options (change) 14,362 14,362 12,764 6,998
Destination 860 860 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 3,000 3,000
Total Price $63,550 $73,450 $145,675 $174,475
Total Invoice $55,145 $58,734 $135,775 $162,559

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $79,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $77,727
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelBoxsterBoxsterR8R8
TrimBaseS4.25.2
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine245hp H6295hp H6430hp V8525hp V10
TransmissionM5M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 7140, 7465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$63,550$73,450$145,675$174,475
Adjustments for Features0-150-3,115-3,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,550$73,300$142,560$170,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,750$0$28,050
Total Invoice$55,145$58,734$135,775$162,559
Adjustments for Features0-120-2,903-3,601
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,145$58,614$132,872$158,958
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,469$0$26,086

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi R8

Model Year2008200820112011
ModelBoxsterBoxsterR8R8
TrimBaseS4.25.2
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200
Roll bar$200$200  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
LED headlights   $1000
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,780$1,930$4,895$5,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$3,115$3,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-120-2,903-3,601

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi R8

Model Year20082011
ModelBoxsterR8
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.1 in104.3 in
Length170.4 in174.5 in
Width70.9 in75.0 in
Height51.0 in49.3 in
Curb Weight2,856 lb.3,606 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

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
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%
Convenience 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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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