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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: $47,309

Lexus IS 200t   
Difference: $26,156

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201720172017
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterISISIS
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS200t300350
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $37,825 $40,200 $41,370
Infotainment Package 3,990   3,990 3,990      
Premium Package Plus 3,620   2,950 1,965      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,170 2,170 2,170 2,170      
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825 3,825 3,025      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710      
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165      
Auto-dimming headlights 520 520 520 520      
Heated steering wheel 270 270 270 270 150 150 150
Rearview camera 1,515 655 1,515 1,515      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 825   825 825 425 425 425
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520 520 520      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,790 1,790        
HD radio   1,040          
Interior ambient lighting   340          
Proximity key   790          
App support   210          
Cooled or ventilated front seats   730   730      
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       650      
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0      
Obstacle detection, rear         500 500 500
F Sport Package         3,545 3,145 3,155
Blind spot warning system         600 600 600
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         2,835 2,835 2,835
Cargo net         65 65 65
Rear spoiler         389 389 389
Infotainment Package 0   0 0      
Premium Package Plus 0   0 0      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0      
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0      
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0      
Auto-dimming headlights 0 0 0 0      
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0 0 140 140 140
Rearview camera 0 0 0 0      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0   0 0 280 280 280
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0        
HD radio   0          
Interior ambient lighting   0          
Proximity key   0          
App support   0          
Cooled or ventilated front seats   0   0      
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       0      
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0      
Obstacle detection, rear         460 460 460
F Sport Package         3,262 2,893 2,904
Blind spot warning system         552 552 552
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         2,616 2,616 2,616
Cargo net         39 39 39
Rear spoiler         259 259 259
Options (change) 20,370 13,935 19,700 17,055 8,509 8,109 8,119
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 7,608 7,239 7,250
Destination 995 995 995 995 975 975 975
Total Price $73,465 $74,030 $84,595 $92,650 $47,309 $49,284 $50,464

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus IS 200t
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,391
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,812
Model Year2016201620162016201720172017
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterISISIS
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS200t300350
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6T8T6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7185, 7445, 10445, 10835, 15835, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$73,465$74,030$84,595$92,650$47,309$49,284$50,464
Adjustments for Features-1,765-1,665-2,265-4,3150-1,425-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,700$72,365$82,330$88,335$47,309$47,859$50,039
Cost Above Minimum$0$665$10,630$16,635$0$550$2,730

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2016201620162016201720172017
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterISISIS
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS200t300350
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100 
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 $0
AWD     $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850   
Electronic engine sound enhancement     $0$0
Power rear side windows    $200$200$200
Remote app    $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350   
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$200
Blind spot warning system    $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100$100
High performance brake pads (optional)    $0$0$0
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200$200$200
Lane departure warning    $200$200$200
Pedestrian detection    $50$50$50
Rear side airbags    $300$300$300
Roll bar$200$200$200$200   
Temporary spare tire    $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports    $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175   
Rear air vents    $100$100$100
Residual heat$50$50$50$50   
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$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   
Rear spoiler    $200$200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400   
Sunroof    $900$900$900
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0   
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0
Media drive$15$15$15$15   
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0   
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information    $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25$25
Boost gauge    $75  
Chronometer   $100   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100   
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250$250$250
LED headlights    $1000$1000$1000
Performance meter   $150$150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100     
Folding second row seats    $300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 $200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250    
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900   
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$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$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 leather seating surfaces    $0$0$0
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood    $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,880$9,780$10,380$12,430$8,115$9,540$8,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,765$1,665$2,265$4,315$0$1,425$425
Value of Feature Adjustments-24-22-27-460-1,318-393

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20162017
ModelBoxsterIS
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in110.2 in
Length172.2 in184.3 in
Width70.9 in71.3 in
Height50.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,584 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested36529%
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 mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested212586%
Total Not Requested35014%
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60033%
Total Not Requested120067%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Black Edition

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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60033%
Total Not Requested120067%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested90098%
Total Not Requested152%
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 mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested162582%
Total Not Requested35018%
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60033%
Total Not Requested120067%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150Yes
App support0Yes
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested130078%
Total Not Requested36522%
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 mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested132590%
Total Not Requested15010%
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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 Requested50029%
Total Not Requested120071%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 200t

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150Yes
LED headlights500No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested127551%
Total Not Requested122549%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested87570%
Total Not Requested37530%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150Yes
LED headlights500No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested107548%
Total Not Requested115052%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested87570%
Total Not Requested37530%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150Yes
LED headlights500No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested177561%
Total Not Requested115039%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested87570%
Total Not Requested37530%

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