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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: $65,835

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $79,940

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220112011
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterR8R8
TrimBaseSS Black Edition4.25.2
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $48,100 $58,600 $65,200 $127,700 $162,700
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550 1,550    
Navigation system 3,430     2,100  
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710   650 650
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 125    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090 2,090 2,090    
Heated front seats 525 525 525    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725 725   875 875
Carbon fiber trim 1,140 1,140   2,500 2,500
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,385 2,385 2,385 5,500 3,500
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595    
Convenience Package 2,490 2,490   2,100  
Infotainment Package   3,640      
iPod integration       100 0
Power Seat Package 0 0 0    
Navigation system 0     1,953  
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0   605 605
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0    
Heated front seats 0 0 0    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0   813 813
Carbon fiber trim 0 0   2,325 2,325
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0 5,115 3,255
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0    
Convenience Package 0 0   1,953  
Infotainment Package   0      
iPod integration       93 0
Options (change) 16,785 16,995 7,800 13,825 7,525
Options (change) 451 451 451 12,857 6,998
Destination 950 950 950 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 0 3,000 3,000
Total Price $65,835 $76,545 $73,950 $145,775 $174,475

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Boxster
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $77,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $132,328
Model Year20122012201220112011
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterR8R8
TrimBaseSS Black Edition4.25.2
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6430hp V8525hp V10
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7325, 11325, 11140, 7465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$65,835$76,545$73,950$145,775$174,475
Adjustments for Features-50-3000-2,300-3,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,785$76,245$73,950$143,475$171,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,460$8,165$0$27,950

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi R8

Model Year20122012201220112011
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterR8R8
TrimBaseSS Black Edition4.25.2
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$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$200$200  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door   $100$100
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0  
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0  
SD Card slot   $25$25
Surround sound $250$250 $250
USB port$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
LED headlights    $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$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$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200$200 $200$200
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 $200$200
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,145$2,395$2,095$4,395$5,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$300$0$2,300$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-1-50-2,144-2,842

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi R8

Model Year20122011
ModelBoxsterR8
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested120083%
Total Not Requested25017%

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%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested110075%
Total Not Requested36525%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested120083%
Total Not Requested25017%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S Black Edition

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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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