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Porsche Boxster vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,020

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $26,765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920132013
ModelBoxsterISIS
TrimS250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $56,700 $42,610 $46,890
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055    
7-speed automated manual 3,420    
iPod integration 440    
Navigation system 3,110 2,490 2,490
Xenon HID headlights 1,560 875 875
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710    
Automatic climate control, front 550    
Bluetooth cell phone link 695    
Audio controls on steering wheel 990    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690    
Floor mats 90    
Satellite radio 750    
CD changer, in-dash 650    
Obstacle detection, rear 530 500 500
Heated front seats 500    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800    
Voice control for nav and audio 595    
F Sport Package   2,550 2,550
Headlight washers   100 100
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597    
7-speed automated manual 0    
iPod integration 0    
Navigation system 0 2,300 2,300
Xenon HID headlights 0 807 807
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0    
Automatic climate control, front 468    
Bluetooth cell phone link 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 842    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587    
Floor mats 0    
Satellite radio 0    
CD changer, in-dash 553    
Obstacle detection, rear 451 460 460
Heated front seats 0    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0    
F Sport Package   2,349 2,349
Headlight washers   92 92
Options (change) 19,135 6,515 6,515
Options (change) 5,498 6,008 6,008
Destination 950 895 895
Total Price $76,785 $50,020 $54,300

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus IS 250C
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,342
Model Year200920132013
ModelBoxsterISIS
TrimS250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine310hp H6204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionS7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/40-18255/40-18
Total Price$76,785$50,020$54,300
Adjustments for Features0-4,020-4,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,785$46,000$50,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,280

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Lexus IS

Model Year200920132013
ModelBoxsterISIS
TrimS250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rearview camera $200$200
Roll bar$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0  
Exterior 
Power convertible top$4000  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Rear spoiler $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Off-road navigation system$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Automatic headlights $125$125
Fog light, rear$100  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat$200  
No leather in second row$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,095$11,115$11,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,020$4,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,740-3,740

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092013
ModelBoxsterIS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase95.1 in107.5 in
Length172.1 in182.5 in
Width70.9 in70.9 in
Height50.9 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.4,151 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in25.9 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250C

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/40YR18 tires400No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Total Requested97553%
Total Not Requested85047%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/40YR18 tires400No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Total Requested97553%
Total Not Requested85047%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

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