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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: $79,745

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $57,605

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152009
ModelBoxsterR8
TrimS4.2
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Base Price $63,300 $114,200
Premium Package Plus 2,950  
Power sport seats 2,320  
6-speed manual 0  
Rearview camera 1,515  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,520 5,500
Carbon fiber trim 1,790 2,500
CD changer, in-dash 570  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790  
Satellite radio 670  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 650
Premium Package   2,100
6-speed automated manual   9,100
Premium Package Plus 0  
Power sport seats 0  
6-speed manual 0  
Rearview camera 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 5,115
Carbon fiber trim 0 2,325
CD changer, in-dash 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
Satellite radio 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 605
Premium Package   1,953
6-speed automated manual   8,463
Options (change) 15,450 19,850
Options (change) 0 18,461
Destination 995 1,200
Gas Tax 0 2,100
Total Price $79,745 $137,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $61,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $127,017
Model Year20152009
ModelBoxsterR8
TrimS4.2
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Engine315hp H6420hp V8
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/35-19
Total Price$79,745$137,350
Adjustments for Features-3,6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,135$137,350

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi R8

Model Year20152009
ModelBoxsterR8
TrimS4.2
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Power convertible top$4000 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,030$3,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,610$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-450

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi R8

Model Year20152009
ModelBoxsterR8
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Wheelbase97.4 in104.3 in
Length172.2 in174.5 in
Width70.9 in75.0 in
Height50.5 in49.3 in
Curb Weight2,910 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.1 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested95048%
Total Not Requested102552%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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
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
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%

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%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested79091%
Total Not Requested759%

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