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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: $53,330

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $17,630

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620152015
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterISIS
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $43,360 $47,640
Power sport seats 2,320 2,320        
Infotainment Package 3,990   3,990 3,990    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,170 2,170 2,170 2,170    
Leather Package 500 500        
Premium Package Plus 3,620   2,950 1,965    
Rearview camera 1,515 655 1,515 1,515    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,235 1,235 1,235 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520 520 520    
CD changer, in-dash 670 670 670 670    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710    
Interior ambient lighting   340        
Proximity key   790        
Cooled or ventilated front seats   730   730    
HD radio   1,040        
App support   210        
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0      
Adaptive sport seats plus     3,825 3,025    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       650    
F Sport Package         2,550 2,550
Xenon HID headlights         875 875
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         3,520 3,520
Adaptive cruise control         1,500 1,500
Obstacle detection, rear         500 500
Headlight washers         100 100
Power sport seats 0 0        
Infotainment Package 0   0 0    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0    
Leather Package 0 0        
Premium Package Plus 0   0 0    
Rearview camera 0 0 0 0    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0    
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0    
Interior ambient lighting   0        
Proximity key   0        
Cooled or ventilated front seats   0   0    
HD radio   0        
App support   0        
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0      
Adaptive sport seats plus     0 0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       0    
F Sport Package         2,349 2,349
Xenon HID headlights         807 807
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         3,245 3,245
Adaptive cruise control         1,380 1,380
Obstacle detection, rear         460 460
Headlight washers         92 92
Options (change) 17,865 12,255 18,200 16,110 9,045 9,045
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 8,333 8,333
Destination 995 995 995 995 925 925
Total Price $70,960 $72,350 $83,095 $91,705 $53,330 $57,610

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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: $20,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,604
Model Year201620162016201620152015
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterISIS
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7185, 7445, 10445, 10270, 12270, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20255/40-18255/40-18
Total Price$70,960$72,350$83,095$91,705$53,330$57,610
Adjustments for Features00-450-3,000-3,245-3,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,960$72,350$82,645$88,705$50,085$54,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,390$11,685$17,745$0$4,280

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201620162016201620152015
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterISIS
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850  
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Remote app    $25$25
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200
Roll bar$200$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40  
Second-row low console    $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents    $100$100
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500  
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0  
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000$4000  
Power retractable hardtop    $6750$6750
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400  
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Chronometer   $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Performance meter   $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 $250$250
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,470$7,470$7,920$10,470$10,715$10,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$450$3,000$3,245$3,245
Value of Feature Adjustments00-5-33-3,017-3,017

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20162015
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.3,807 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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested36529%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
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 wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested217588%
Total Not Requested30012%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Black Edition

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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

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 wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested167585%
Total Not Requested30015%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested90098%
Total Not Requested152%
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 seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested70039%
Total Not Requested110061%

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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested60035%
Total Not Requested110065%
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 wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested117580%
Total Not Requested30020%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
App support0Yes
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested115069%
Total Not Requested51531%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250C

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/40YR18 tires400No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Total Requested122567%
Total Not Requested60033%
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
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested120074%
Total Not Requested42526%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/40YR18 tires400No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Total Requested122567%
Total Not Requested60033%
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
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested120074%
Total Not Requested42526%

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