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Porsche Boxster vs. Lexus RX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. Lexus RX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,815

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $10,670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120162016
ModelBoxsterBoxsterRXRX
TrimBaseS350450h
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,100 $58,600 $41,900 $52,235
Sport Chrono Package 960 960    
Navigation system 3,430      
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0      
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550    
Convenience Package 2,490 2,490    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725 725    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800 640  
Heated front seats 525 525    
Wood trim 890 890    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 980 980   300
Heated steering wheel 250 250   150
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710    
Infotainment Package   3,640    
Navigation Package     1,750  
Luxury Package     4,610  
Sunroof     1,100  
Cold Weather Package     315  
Steering-linked headlights     415 415
Lexus Safety System+     635 635
Sport Chrono Package 0 0    
Navigation system 0      
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0      
Power Seat Package 0 0    
Convenience Package 0 0    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0 0 589  
Heated front seats 0 0    
Wood trim 0 0    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 0   276
Heated steering wheel 0 0   139
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 460  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Infotainment Package   0    
Navigation Package     1,619  
Luxury Package     4,241  
Sunroof     1,012  
Cold Weather Package     289  
Steering-linked headlights     383 383
Lexus Safety System+     584 584
Options (change) 14,435 14,645 9,965 1,500
Options (change) 451 451 9,177 1,382
Destination 950 950 950 950
Total Price $63,485 $74,195 $52,815 $54,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus RX 350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,068
Model Year2011201120162016
ModelBoxsterBoxsterRXRX
TrimBaseS350450h
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine255hp H6310hp H6295hp V6259hp V6 H
TransmissionM6M6T8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7325, 11?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/55-20235/65-18
Total Price$63,485$74,195$52,815$54,685
Adjustments for Features0-250-5,185-4,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,485$73,945$47,630$50,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,460$0$2,620

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Lexus RX

Model Year2011201120162016
ModelBoxsterBoxsterRXRX
TrimBaseS350450h
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshades, second row  $125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Wind blocker, small$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Roll bar$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Power convertible top$4000$4000  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Self-repairing paint  $0$0
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15$15  
Off-road navigation system$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Chronometer$100$100  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Metal pedals$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Wood trim, alternative type  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels  $600 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,270$7,520$12,455$11,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$5,185$4,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5-4,840-4,171

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20112016
ModelBoxsterRX
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.1 in109.8 in
Length172.1 in192.5 in
Width70.9 in74.6 in
Height50.9 in67.7 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.4,223 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in56.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.956.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
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 seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested85058%
Total Not Requested61542%
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 seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested67559%
Total Not Requested47541%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Sunshades, second row125No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250No
235/55VR20 tires400No
Roof rails250No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested230065%
Total Not Requested122535%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Lexus Safety System+
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2150100%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Lexus Safety System+
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2150100%

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