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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: $81,600

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $74,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,662

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $79,902

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820142014
ModelBoxsterR8R8
TrimSV8V10
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $55,700 $128,400 $164,700
Base Invoice $43,512 $119,412 $153,171
Power Seat Package 1,550    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690    
Xenon HID headlights 1,090    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 650 650
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990    
Wind blocker, small 375    
Floor mats 115    
Automatic climate control, front 550    
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360    
Heated front seats 480    
Carbon fiber trim 890 2,500 2,500
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 9,900 9,900
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725 900 900
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,095 5,500 3,500
Navigation system 3,110 2,100  
Obstacle detection, rear 530    
CD changer, remote 650    
Convenience Package   2,000  
Power Seat Package 1,318    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587    
Xenon HID headlights 927    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 605 605
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692    
Wind blocker, small 319    
Floor mats 98    
Automatic climate control, front 468    
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156    
Heated front seats 408    
Carbon fiber trim 757 2,325 2,325
Ceramic brake rotors 6,928 9,207 9,207
Illuminated door sill trim plates 616 837 837
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,781 5,115 3,255
Navigation system 2,644 1,953  
Obstacle detection, rear 451    
CD changer, remote 553    
Convenience Package   1,860  
Options (change) 25,040 23,550 17,450
Options (change) 21,290 21,902 16,229
Destination 860 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 3,000 3,000
Total Price $81,600 $156,200 $186,400
Total Invoice $65,662 $145,564 $173,650

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $70,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $76,487
Model Year200820142014
ModelBoxsterR8R8
TrimSV8V10
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine295hp H6430hp V8525hp V10
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 7140, 7465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$81,600$156,200$186,400
Adjustments for Features0-3,665-3,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,600$152,535$182,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$29,950
Total Invoice$65,662$145,564$173,650
Adjustments for Features0-3,415-3,647
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,662$142,149$170,003
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$27,854

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi R8

Model Year200820142014
ModelBoxsterR8R8
TrimSV8V10
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$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  
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Water-repellent front-door glass$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  
CD player$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
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
Chronometer $100$100
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,930$5,595$5,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,665$3,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,415-3,647

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi R8

Model Year20082014
ModelBoxsterR8
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.1 in104.3 in
Length170.4 in174.4 in
Width70.9 in75.0 in
Height51.0 in49.0 in
Curb Weight2,856 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.0 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 V8

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo net40Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested44052%
Total Not Requested40048%

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