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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: $85,885

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $70,415

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920142014
ModelBoxsterR8R8
TrimSV8V10
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $56,700 $128,400 $164,700
Power Seat Package 1,550    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690    
Sport Chrono Package 960    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990    
Xenon HID headlights 1,560    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 650 650
Wind blocker, small 375    
Audio controls on steering wheel 990    
Navigation system 3,110 2,100  
Heated front seats 500    
Floor mats 90    
Satellite radio 750    
Bluetooth cell phone link 695    
Automatic climate control, front 550    
iPod integration 440 100 100
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 2,385 5,500 3,500
Voice control for nav and audio 595    
Obstacle detection, rear 530    
Convenience Package   2,000  
Power Seat Package 1,318    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587    
Sport Chrono Package 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692    
Xenon HID headlights 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 605 605
Wind blocker, small 319    
Audio controls on steering wheel 842    
Navigation system 0 1,953  
Heated front seats 0    
Floor mats 0    
Satellite radio 0    
Bluetooth cell phone link 0    
Automatic climate control, front 468    
iPod integration 0 93 93
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 0 5,115 3,255
Voice control for nav and audio 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 451    
Convenience Package   1,860  
Options (change) 28,235 23,650 17,550
Options (change) 13,978 21,995 16,322
Destination 950 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 3,000 3,000
Total Price $85,885 $156,300 $186,500

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $67,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $128,306
Model Year200920142014
ModelBoxsterR8R8
TrimSV8V10
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine310hp H6430hp V8525hp V10
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7140, 7465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$85,885$156,300$186,500
Adjustments for Features0-2,600-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,885$153,700$183,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$29,950

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi R8

Model Year200920142014
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
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 
Aux input$50  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Off-road navigation system$0  
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
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
Steering-linked headlights$150  
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 
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Total Value of Features$1,870$4,470$4,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,600$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,423-2,655

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi R8

Model Year20092014
ModelBoxsterR8
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.1 in104.3 in
Length172.1 in174.4 in
Width70.9 in75.0 in
Height50.9 in49.0 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested44052%
Total Not Requested40048%

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