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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: $83,060

Porsche Boxster S Black Edition   
Difference: $73,240

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220142014
ModelBoxsterBoxsterR8R8
TrimSS Black EditionV8V10
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $58,600 $65,200 $128,400 $164,700
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550    
Sport Chrono Package 960 960    
Infotainment Package 3,640      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710   650 650
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090 2,090    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 125    
Heated front seats 525 525    
Carbon fiber trim 1,140   2,500 2,500
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 8,150 9,900 9,900
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725   900 900
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,385 2,385 5,500 3,500
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595    
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530    
Convenience Package 2,490   2,000  
Navigation system     2,100  
iPod integration     100 100
Power Seat Package 0 0    
Sport Chrono Package 0 0    
Infotainment Package 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0   605 605
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0    
Heated front seats 0 0    
Carbon fiber trim 0   2,325 2,325
Ceramic brake rotors 6,928 0 9,207 9,207
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0   837 837
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 5,115 3,255
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451    
Convenience Package 0   1,860  
Navigation system     1,953  
iPod integration     93 93
Options (change) 26,105 16,910 23,650 17,550
Options (change) 7,379 451 21,995 16,322
Destination 950 950 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 3,000 3,000
Total Price $85,655 $83,060 $156,300 $186,500

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $70,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $141,833
Model Year2012201220142014
ModelBoxsterBoxsterR8R8
TrimSS Black EditionV8V10
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine310hp H6320hp H6430hp V8525hp V10
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 11325, 11140, 7465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$85,655$83,060$156,300$186,500
Adjustments for Features-3000-2,600-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,355$83,060$153,700$183,650
Cost Above Minimum$2,295$0$0$29,950

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi R8

Model Year2012201220142014
ModelBoxsterBoxsterR8R8
TrimSS Black EditionV8V10
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$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  
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
Off-road navigation system$0$0  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250 $250
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
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$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
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  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200 $200$200
Door sill trim plates $100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 $200$200
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Total Value of Features$2,595$2,295$4,895$5,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$2,600$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-290-2,423-2,655

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi R8

Model Year20122014
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%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
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%
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 information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested44052%
Total Not Requested40048%

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