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2012 Porsche Boxster vs. 2016 Porsche Boxster Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2012 Porsche Boxster vs. 2016 Porsche Boxster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $93,350

2012 Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $8,950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelBoxsterBoxster
TrimSS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $58,600 $63,900
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025 2,160
Infotainment Package 3,640 3,990
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Convenience Package 2,490  
6-speed manual 0  
Limited-slip rear differential 950  
Heated front seats 525  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090 1,790
Carbon fiber trim 1,140 1,790
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,510 1,510
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725 825
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615
CD changer, in-dash 650 670
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 7,400
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 2,810 2,890
Voice recorder 650 570
Voice control for nav and audio 595 520
Fire extinguisher 140 140
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710
Torque vectoring, brake-based   1,320
Adaptive sport seats plus   3,825
Premium Package Plus   2,950
7-speed automated manual   3,200
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0
Infotainment Package 0 0
Adaptive Sports Seats 0  
Convenience Package 0  
6-speed manual 0  
Limited-slip rear differential 0  
Heated front seats 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0
Carbon fiber trim 0 0
Upgraded leather upholstery 0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0
CD changer, in-dash 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear 451 0
Ceramic brake rotors 6,928 0
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 0 0
Voice recorder 553 0
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0
Fire extinguisher 119 119
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0
Torque vectoring, brake-based   0
Adaptive sport seats plus   0
Premium Package Plus   0
7-speed automated manual   0
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0
Options (change) 33,800 37,405
Options (change) 8,051 119
Destination 950 995
Total Price $93,350 $102,300

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2012 Porsche Boxster vs. 2016 Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: 2012 Porsche Boxster S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: 2016 Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,919
Model Year20122016
ModelBoxsterBoxster
TrimSS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine310hp H6315hp H6
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 11445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-19
Total Price$93,350$102,300
Adjustments for Features0-2,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$93,350$99,400

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Features Comparison: 2012 Porsche Boxster vs. 2016 Porsche Boxster

Model Year20122016
ModelBoxsterBoxster
TrimSS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Side curtain airbags $350
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$575$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-32

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Specifications Comparison: 2012 Porsche Boxster vs. 2016 Porsche Boxster

Model Year20122016
ModelBoxsterBoxster
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.1 in97.4 in
Length172.1 in172.2 in
Width70.9 in70.9 in
Height50.9 in50.5 in
Curb Weight2,987 lb.2,976 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.6 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
2012 Porsche Boxster S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140097%
Total Not Requested503%

Option Package Details
2016 Porsche Boxster S

Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather800Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable
FeatureValueRequested?
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable500Yes
Sport exhaust0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
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 seat150Yes
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested135075%
Total Not Requested45025%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested145073%
Total Not Requested52527%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested86595%
Total Not Requested505%

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