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Porsche Boxster vs. Hyundai Sonata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. Hyundai Sonata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,280

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $29,855

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterSonata
TrimBaseSS Black EditionLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,100 $58,600 $65,200 $22,470
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550 1,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710    
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650  
Automatic climate control, front 650 650    
Heated front seats 525 525 525  
Audio controls on steering wheel     125  
Cargo net       50
Floor mats       85
Power Seat Package 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0  
Automatic climate control, front 0 0    
Heated front seats 0 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel     0  
Cargo net       41
Floor mats       68
Options (change) 4,085 4,085 2,850 135
Options (change) 0 0 0 109
Destination 950 950 950 675
Total Price $53,135 $63,635 $69,000 $23,280

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price: Hyundai Sonata Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,949
Model Year2012201220122008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterSonata
TrimBaseSS Black EditionLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6162hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4185, 7325, 11360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19225/50-17
Total Price$53,135$63,635$69,000$23,280
Adjustments for Features-3,305-3,305-5,7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,830$60,330$63,205$23,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,500$13,375$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year2012201220122008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterSonata
TrimBaseSS Black EditionLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Wind blocker, small  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0 
Media drive  $15 
Navigation system  $600 
Off-road navigation system  $0 
Satellite radio  $200$200
Surround sound  $250 
Traffic information  $25 
USB port  $25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights   $125
Compass   $0
Cornering lights  $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers  $50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,080$6,080$8,570$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,305$3,305$5,795$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-59-49-800

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20122008
ModelBoxsterSonata
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in107.4 in
Length172.1 in188.9 in
Width70.9 in72.1 in
Height50.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.3,254 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S Black Edition

Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%

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