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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: $79,185

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $75,615

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520122012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterR8R8
TrimBaseSGTS4.25.2
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $51,400 $63,300 $73,500 $127,700 $162,700
Power sport seats 2,320 2,320      
Premium Package Plus 3,620 2,950 1,965    
Infotainment Package 3,990 3,990 3,990    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 650 650
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,790      
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 165    
Ceramic brake rotors 7,400 7,400 7,400 9,900 9,900
Carbon fiber trim 1,790 1,790 1,790 2,500 2,500
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,520 2,520   5,500 3,500
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520 520    
Rearview camera 1,515 1,515 1,515    
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0      
Adaptive sport seats plus     3,025    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     650    
Navigation system       2,100  
Convenience Package       2,100  
iPod integration       100 0
Power sport seats 0 0      
Premium Package Plus 0 0 0    
Infotainment Package 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 605 605
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0      
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0    
Ceramic brake rotors 0 0 0 9,207 9,207
Carbon fiber trim 0 0 0 2,325 2,325
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0   5,115 3,255
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0    
Rearview camera 0 0 0    
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0      
Adaptive sport seats plus     0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     0    
Navigation system       1,953  
Convenience Package       1,953  
iPod integration       93 0
Options (change) 26,790 26,120 21,730 22,850 16,550
Options (change) 0 0 0 21,251 15,392
Destination 995 995 995 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 0 3,000 3,000
Total Price $79,185 $90,415 $96,225 $154,800 $183,500

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Boxster
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $75,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $143,287
Model Year20152015201520122012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterR8R8
TrimBaseSGTS4.25.2
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6430hp V8525hp V10
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7445, 10445, 10140, 7465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19235/35-20235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$79,185$90,415$96,225$154,800$183,500
Adjustments for Features-50-300-1,9500-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,135$90,115$94,275$154,800$182,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,980$15,140$0$27,950

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi R8

Model Year20152015201520122012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterR8R8
TrimBaseSGTS4.25.2
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests   $500$500
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)  $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Bright-finished fuel door   $100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
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 
Chronometer  $100  
Compass   $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
LED headlights    $1000
Performance meter  $150  
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim$250$250 $250$250
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,770$4,020$5,670$3,720$4,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$300$1,950$0$750
Value of Feature Adjustments-1-3-200-699

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi R8

Model Year20152012
ModelBoxsterR8
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase97.4 in104.3 in
Length172.2 in174.5 in
Width70.9 in75.0 in
Height50.5 in49.3 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,606 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

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%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested145059%
Total Not Requested102541%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested85067%
Total Not Requested41533%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

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%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested95048%
Total Not Requested102552%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested85093%
Total Not Requested657%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Total Requested80047%
Total Not Requested90053%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested95064%
Total Not Requested52536%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested110066%
Total Not Requested56534%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience 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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