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Porsche Boxster vs. Lexus SC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. Lexus SC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $61,845

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $7,875

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122010
ModelBoxsterBoxsterSC
TrimBaseS430
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $48,100 $58,600 $68,405
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550  
Convenience Package 2,490 2,490  
Navigation system 3,430    
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0    
Heated front seats 525 525  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 980 980  
Heated steering wheel 250 250  
CD changer, in-dash 650 650  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595  
Wood trim 890 890  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725 725  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710  
Infotainment Package   3,640  
Rear spoiler     440
Power Seat Package 0 0  
Convenience Package 0 0  
Navigation system 0    
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0    
Heated front seats 0 0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 0  
Heated steering wheel 0 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0  
Wood trim 0 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Infotainment Package   0  
Rear spoiler     352
Options (change) 12,795 13,005 440
Options (change) 0 0 352
Destination 950 950 875
Total Price $61,845 $72,555 $69,720

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Lexus SC

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Boxster
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,534
Model Year201220122010
ModelBoxsterBoxsterSC
TrimBaseS430
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine255hp H6310hp H6288hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7325, 11240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$61,845$72,555$69,720
Adjustments for Features0-250-4,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,845$72,305$65,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,460$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Lexus SC

Model Year201220122010
ModelBoxsterBoxsterSC
TrimBaseS430
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Roll bar$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Power convertible top$4000$4000 
Power retractable hardtop  $6750
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
Power antenna  $100
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Total Value of Features$5,695$5,945$9,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$4,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3-3,626

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20122010
ModelBoxsterSC
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase95.1 in103.1 in
Length172.1 in178.5 in
Width70.9 in72.0 in
Height50.9 in53.1 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.3,841 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in27.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in46.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft38.8 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, small100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
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, small100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
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%

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