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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: $96,465

Porsche Boxster Spyder   
Difference: $53,310

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
ModelBoxsterR8
TrimSpyder4.2
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $82,100 $127,700
Adaptive sport seats plus 2,635  
Auto-dimming mirrors 690  
PCM 2,965  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 650
Heated front seats 530  
Interior ambient lighting 340  
Automatic climate control, front 760  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 650  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 825 875
Carbon fiber trim 585 2,500
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,160 5,500
Voice control for nav and audio 520  
6-speed manual 0  
Navigation system   2,100
iPod integration   100
6-speed automated manual   9,100
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
Auto-dimming mirrors 0  
PCM 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 605
Heated front seats 0  
Interior ambient lighting 0  
Automatic climate control, front 0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 813
Carbon fiber trim 0 2,325
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 5,115
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
6-speed manual 0  
Navigation system   1,953
iPod integration   93
6-speed automated manual   8,463
Options (change) 13,370 20,825
Options (change) 0 19,367
Destination 995 1,250
Total Price $96,465 $149,775

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster Spyder
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $51,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $136,908
Model Year20162011
ModelBoxsterR8
TrimSpyder4.2
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine375hp H6430hp V8
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG13/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-20235/35-19
Total Price$96,465$149,775
Adjustments for Features0-1,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,465$148,190

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi R8

Model Year20162011
ModelBoxsterR8
TrimSpyder4.2
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
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 
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)$500 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Convertible top$3000 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Power convertible top $4000
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Off-road navigation system$0 
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, driver seat$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 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$7,560$9,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,475

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi R8

Model Year20162011
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 Weight2,899 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 Spyder

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, 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
Total Requested80047%
Total Not Requested90053%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested65098%
Total Not Requested152%

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%

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