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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: $76,175

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $80,125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320152015
ModelBoxsterBoxsterR8R8
TrimBaseSV8V10
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $49,500 $60,900 $129,400 $166,100
Infotainment Package 3,860 3,860    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 650 650
Power-folding mirrors 320 320    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,790    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615    
Interior ambient lighting 340      
Carbon fiber trim 1,790 1,790 2,500 2,500
Ceramic brake rotors 7,400 7,400 9,900 9,900
Illuminated door sill trim plates 775 775 900 900
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,385 2,385 5,500 3,500
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520    
Obstacle detection, front 330 330    
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530    
Premium Package 4,360 3,760    
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0    
Navigation system     2,100  
Rearview camera     1,000  
iPod integration     100 100
Infotainment Package 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 605 605
Power-folding mirrors 0 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0    
Interior ambient lighting 0      
Carbon fiber trim 0 0 2,325 2,325
Ceramic brake rotors 0 0 9,207 9,207
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0 837 837
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 5,115 3,255
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0    
Obstacle detection, front 0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451    
Premium Package 0 0    
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0    
Navigation system     1,953  
Rearview camera     930  
iPod integration     93 93
Options (change) 25,725 24,785 22,650 17,550
Options (change) 451 451 21,065 16,322
Destination 950 950 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 3,000 3,000
Total Price $76,175 $86,635 $156,300 $187,900

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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: $78,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $143,000
Model Year2013201320152015
ModelBoxsterBoxsterR8R8
TrimBaseSV8V10
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine265hp H6315hp H6430hp V8525hp V10
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7445, 10140, 7465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$76,175$86,635$156,300$187,900
Adjustments for Features0-100-1,350-1,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,175$86,535$154,950$186,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,360$0$31,300

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi R8

Model Year2013201320152015
ModelBoxsterBoxsterR8R8
TrimBaseSV8V10
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500
Rearview camera  $200$200
Roll bar$200$200  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Residual heat$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
Off-road navigation system$0$0  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound $250 $250
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer  $100$100
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$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  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,070$3,170$4,420$4,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$1,350$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2-1,258-1,537

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi R8

Model Year20132015
ModelBoxsterR8
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase97.4 in104.3 in
Length172.2 in174.4 in
Width70.9 in75.0 in
Height50.5 in49.0 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.0 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
Total Requested85070%
Total Not Requested36530%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Wind blocker, small100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested220069%
Total Not Requested97531%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested85098%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Wind blocker, small100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested170064%
Total Not Requested97536%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 V8

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
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%

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