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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: $66,715

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $64,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102010
ModelBoxsterBoxsterR8R8
TrimBaseS4.25.2
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $47,600 $58,000 $114,200 $146,000
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 650 650
Xenon HID headlights 1,560 1,560    
Automatic climate control, front 550 550    
Floor mats 90 90    
Audio controls on steering wheel 990 990    
Navigation system 3,110 3,110 2,100  
Satellite radio 750 750    
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990 1,990    
Heated front seats 510 510    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725 725 875 875
Carbon fiber trim 890 890 2,500 2,500
iPod integration 440 440 100 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,385 2,385 5,500 3,500
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530    
Convenience Package     2,100  
Power Seat Package 1,318 1,318    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 605 605
Xenon HID headlights 0 0    
Automatic climate control, front 468 468    
Floor mats 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 842 842    
Navigation system 0 0 1,953  
Satellite radio 0 0    
Bluetooth cell phone link 0 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692 1,692    
Heated front seats 0 0    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 616 616 813 813
Carbon fiber trim 757 757 2,325 2,325
iPod integration 0 0 93 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 5,115 3,255
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451    
Convenience Package     1,953  
Options (change) 18,165 18,165 13,825 7,525
Options (change) 6,731 6,731 12,857 6,998
Destination 950 950 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 3,000
Total Price $66,715 $77,115 $131,325 $157,725

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $66,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $114,938
Model Year2010201020102010
ModelBoxsterBoxsterR8R8
TrimBaseS4.25.2
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine255hp H6310hp H6420hp V8525hp V10
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4185, 7140, 7465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$66,715$77,115$131,325$157,725
Adjustments for Features-2,225-2,2250-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,490$74,890$131,325$156,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,400$0$25,650

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi R8

Model Year2010201020102010
ModelBoxsterBoxsterR8R8
TrimBaseS4.25.2
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Power convertible top$4000$4000  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Off-road navigation system$0$0  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
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
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
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 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,670$5,670$3,445$4,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,225$2,225$0$750
Value of Feature Adjustments-256-2220-699

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi R8

Model Year20102010
ModelBoxsterR8
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Wheelbase95.1 in104.3 in
Length172.1 in174.5 in
Width70.9 in75.0 in
Height50.9 in49.3 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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%

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