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2016 Porsche Boxster vs. 2008 Porsche Boxster Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2016 Porsche Boxster vs. 2008 Porsche Boxster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $81,470

2016 Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $1,915

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimBaseSGTSS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $52,100 $63,900 $74,600 $55,700
Premium Package Plus 3,620 2,950 1,965  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,160 2,160   1,735
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825 3,025  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 690
Fire extinguisher 140 140 140 140
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530 530
Illuminated door sill trim plates 825 825 825 725
Wood trim 1,790 1,790   890
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 165  
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,510 1,510 1,510 1,510
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,790   1,990
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 2,890 2,890   2,100
Ceramic brake rotors 7,400 7,400 7,400 8,150
CD changer, in-dash 570 570 570  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     650  
Adaptive Sports Seats       3,055
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       690
Xenon HID headlights       1,090
Floor mats       115
Heated front seats       480
Automatic climate control, front       550
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel       1,360
Wind blocker, small       375
CD changer, remote       650
Premium Package Plus 0 0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0   1,475
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 587
Fire extinguisher 119 119 119 119
Obstacle detection, rear 0 0 0 451
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0 0 616
Wood trim 0 0   757
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0  
Upgraded leather upholstery 0 0 0 1,284
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0   1,692
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 0 0   1,785
Ceramic brake rotors 0 0 0 6,928
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     0  
Adaptive Sports Seats       2,597
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       587
Xenon HID headlights       927
Floor mats       98
Heated front seats       408
Automatic climate control, front       468
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel       1,156
Wind blocker, small       319
CD changer, remote       553
Options (change) 28,375 27,705 17,490 26,825
Options (change) 119 119 119 22,807
Destination 995 995 995 860
Total Price $81,470 $92,600 $93,085 $83,385

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2016 Porsche Boxster vs. 2008 Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2016 Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $66,097
Model Year2016201620162008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimBaseSGTSS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6295hp H6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4185, 7185, 7230, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19235/35-20235/40-18
Total Price$81,470$92,600$93,085$83,385
Adjustments for Features-2,350-2,350-2,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,120$90,250$90,435$83,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,130$11,315$0

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Features Comparison: 2016 Porsche Boxster vs. 2008 Porsche Boxster

Model Year2016201620162008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimBaseSGTSS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)  $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD changer, remote   $200
CD player   $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Chronometer  $100 
Fog lights   $125
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Total Value of Features$3,650$3,650$3,950$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,350$2,350$2,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-32-28-320

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Specifications Comparison: 2016 Porsche Boxster vs. 2008 Porsche Boxster

Model Year20162008
ModelBoxsterBoxster
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase97.4 in95.1 in
Length172.2 in170.4 in
Width70.9 in70.9 in
Height50.5 in51.0 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.2,856 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.6 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
2016 Porsche Boxster

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
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 headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested150061%
Total Not Requested97539%
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
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
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested135075%
Total Not Requested45025%

Option Package Details
2016 Porsche Boxster S

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
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 headlights150No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested100051%
Total Not Requested97549%
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
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
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested135075%
Total Not Requested45025%

Option Package Details
2016 Porsche Boxster GTS

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Total Requested95064%
Total Not Requested52536%
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
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
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
Total Requested125074%
Total Not Requested45026%

Option Package Details
2008 Porsche Boxster S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather800Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested12545%
Total Not Requested15055%
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 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 Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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