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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: $49,485

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $22,080

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620102010
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterISIS
TrimBaseSGTS250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $52,100 $63,900 $74,600 $39,440 $44,890
Power sport seats 2,320 2,320      
Premium Package Plus 3,620 2,950 1,965    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,170 2,170 2,170    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 165    
CD changer, in-dash 670 670 670    
Wood trim 1,515 1,515      
Rearview camera 1,515 1,515 1,515    
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520 520    
Infotainment Package 3,990 3,990 3,990    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 825 825 825    
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0      
Adaptive sport seats plus     3,025    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     650    
Cooled or ventilated front seats     730    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       4,015 4,015
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system       1,500 1,500
Obstacle detection, rear       500 500
Luxury Package       3,055 3,055
Headlight washers       100 100
Power sport seats 0 0      
Premium Package Plus 0 0 0    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0    
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0    
Wood trim 0 0      
Rearview camera 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0    
Infotainment Package 0 0 0    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0 0    
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0      
Adaptive sport seats plus     0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     0    
Cooled or ventilated front seats     0    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       3,325 3,325
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system       1,200 1,200
Obstacle detection, rear       400 400
Luxury Package       2,444 2,444
Headlight washers       80 80
Options (change) 18,470 17,800 16,935 9,170 9,170
Options (change) 0 0 0 7,449 7,449
Destination 995 995 995 875 875
Total Price $71,565 $82,695 $92,530 $49,485 $54,935

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus IS 250C
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,654
Model Year20162016201620102010
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterISIS
TrimBaseSGTS250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7445, 10445, 10270, 12270, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19235/35-20225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$71,565$82,695$92,530$49,485$54,935
Adjustments for Features0-500-3,650-2,495-3,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,565$82,195$88,880$46,990$51,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,630$17,315$0$4,400

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20162016201620102010
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterISIS
TrimBaseSGTS250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850  
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Second-row low console   $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)  $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0  
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000  
Power retractable hardtop   $6750$6750
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio$50$50$50  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0  
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer  $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Performance meter  $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250 $250$250
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$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  
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  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$6,920$7,420$10,570$9,415$10,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$3,650$2,495$3,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6-39-2,209-3,144

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20162010
ModelBoxsterIS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase97.4 in107.5 in
Length172.2 in182.5 in
Width70.9 in70.9 in
Height50.5 in55.7 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,841 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 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

Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested242598%
Total Not Requested502%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested85067%
Total Not Requested41533%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested192597%
Total Not Requested503%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested80047%
Total Not Requested90053%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested142597%
Total Not Requested503%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
App support0No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested110066%
Total Not Requested56534%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250C

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested210092%
Total Not Requested1758%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested210092%
Total Not Requested1758%

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