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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: $43,540

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $18,305

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterRXRX
TrimBaseS350400h
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,100 $58,600 $37,400 $41,580
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550    
Convenience Package 2,490 2,490    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595    
Navigation system 3,430 3,455 2,650 2,650
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725 725    
Heated front seats 525 525 665 665
CD changer, in-dash 650 650    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 980 980    
Heated steering wheel 250 250    
Wood trim 890 890   380
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710    
Premium Package     1,245 1,245
Xenon HID headlights     815 815
Power Seat Package 0 0    
Convenience Package 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0    
Navigation system 0 0 2,225 2,225
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0    
Heated front seats 0 0 532 532
CD changer, in-dash 0 0    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 0    
Heated steering wheel 0 0    
Wood trim 0 0   304
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Premium Package     1,122 1,122
Xenon HID headlights     734 734
Options (change) 12,795 12,820 5,375 5,755
Options (change) 0 0 4,613 4,917
Destination 950 950 765 765
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -2,200
Total Price $61,845 $72,370 $43,540 $45,900

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus RX 350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,969
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterRXRX
TrimBaseS350400h
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine255hp H6310hp H6270hp V6209hp V6 H
TransmissionM6M6A5CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7185, 7132, 8132, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$61,845$72,370$43,540$45,900
Adjustments for Features-2250-635-660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,620$72,370$42,905$45,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,750$0$2,335

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Lexus RX

Model Year2012201220082008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterRXRX
TrimBaseS350400h
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
5-speed automatic  $900 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Wind blocker, small$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Roll bar$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack  $300$300
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
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0$0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
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  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
Off-road navigation system$0$0  
Satellite radio$200   
Traffic information$25   
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding second row seats  $300$300
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  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,720$5,495$6,130$6,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$225$0$635$660
Value of Feature Adjustments-30-561-582

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20122008
ModelBoxsterRX
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.1 in106.9 in
Length172.1 in186.2 in
Width70.9 in72.6 in
Height50.9 in66.1 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.3,871 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft338.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.984.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

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 seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%
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

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 seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Sunroof900No
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested145050%
Total Not Requested142550%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 400h

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Sunroof900No
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested145050%
Total Not Requested142550%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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