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Porsche Boxster vs. Honda Element Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,755

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $36,925

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620092009
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterElementElement
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyderEXSC
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $82,100 $22,385 $23,270
Infotainment Package 3,990   3,990 3,990      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710 710    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165      
Rearview camera 1,515 655 1,515 1,515      
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520 520 520 520    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,235 1,235 1,235 0      
Satellite radio   670          
Interior ambient lighting   340     340    
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       650 650    
PCM         2,965    
Navigation system           1,700 1,700
Infotainment Package 0   0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0      
Rearview camera 0 0 0 0      
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0 0 0 0      
Satellite radio   0          
Interior ambient lighting   0     0    
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       0 0    
PCM         0    
Navigation system           1,577 1,577
Options (change) 8,585 4,495 8,585 7,550 5,185 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 1,577 1,577
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 670 670
Total Price $61,680 $64,590 $73,480 $83,145 $88,280 $24,755 $25,640

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Element EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,419
Model Year2016201620162016201620092009
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterElementElement
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyderEXSC
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6375hp H6166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6A5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7185, 7445, 10445, 10185, 7270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20235/35-20215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$61,680$64,590$73,480$83,145$88,280$24,755$25,640
Adjustments for Features-6,240-8,115-7,240-9,990-6,515-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,440$56,475$66,240$73,155$81,765$23,905$25,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,035$10,800$17,715$26,325$0$1,735

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Honda Element

Model Year2016201620162016201620092009
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterElementElement
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyderEXSC
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150  
5-speed automatic     $900 
5-speed manual      $0
RWD$0$0$0$0$0  
FWD     $0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100  
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250   
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Roll bar$200$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor     $50$50
Temporary spare tire     $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150  
Console without shifter      $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate     $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments     $100$100
Overhead sunglass holder     $25$25
Removable cooler console     $175 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100     
Automatic climate control, front $200     
Dual-zone climate control $125     
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Intermittent wipers     $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175     
Rear wiper     $175$175
Residual heat $50     
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500$500  
Limited-slip rear differential    $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150   
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500$500  
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0$0  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0  
Convertible top    $3000  
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0$0  
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000$4000   
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400  
Skid plate (one)     $50$50
Infotainment 
App support$0 $0$0   
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
HD radio$50 $50$50   
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 $200$200
SD Card slot     $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250   
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75     
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75     
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150     
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125  
Chronometer   $100$100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers $50 $50   
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150  $150$150$150
Performance meter   $150   
Steering-linked headlights $150 $150   
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver     $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100  
Floor mats$75$75$75$75$75 $75
Folding second row seats     $300$300
Heated front seats $200     
Leather door panel trim  $250    
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75$75
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300$-300  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Removable second row seats     $0$0
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250$250  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200   
Performance steering system (optional)      $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100   
Total Value of Features$8,685$10,560$9,685$12,435$8,960$3,295$2,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,240$8,115$7,240$9,990$6,515$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-101-125-98-120-73-7930

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Honda Element

Model Year20162009
ModelBoxsterElement
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase97.4 in101.4 in
Length172.2 in169.9 in
Width70.9 in71.6 in
Height50.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.974.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested82565%
Total Not Requested44035%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested82590%
Total Not Requested9010%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Performance meter150No
App support0No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested82550%
Total Not Requested84050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Spyder

PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Honda Element EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested107598%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Honda Element SC

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested107598%
Total Not Requested252%

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