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Porsche Boxster vs. Tesla Model S Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $96,420

Porsche Boxster Spyder   
Difference: $36,780

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelBoxsterModel S
TrimSpyderP100D
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Base Price $82,100 $137,000
Adaptive sport seats plus 2,635  
Auto-dimming mirrors 690  
Automatic climate control, front 760  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 1,000
Voice control for nav and audio 520  
Heated front seats 530  
Interior ambient lighting 340  
Wheels, dark finish 990 1,500
6-speed manual 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,160  
Infotainment Package 3,990  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
Auto-dimming mirrors 0  
Automatic climate control, front 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Heated front seats 0  
Interior ambient lighting 0  
Wheels, dark finish 0 0
6-speed manual 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Infotainment Package 0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
Options (change) 13,325 2,500
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 995 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $96,420 $133,200

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Boxster Spyder
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,156
Model Year20162018
ModelBoxsterModel S
TrimSpyderP100D
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Engine375hp H6600hp E
TransmissionM6A1
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG92/105 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)445, 10580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-20245/45-19
Total Price$96,420$133,200
Adjustments for Features0-2,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,420$130,270

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20162018
ModelBoxsterModel S
TrimSpyderP100D
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
1-speed automatic $800
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power charge port door $25
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Brake assist$50 
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
HEPA interior air filter $100
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)$500 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
100 kWh battery pack $0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits $200
DC quick-charging capability $750
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
High amperage charger $750
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Convertible top$3000 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
Center stack smartphone cradle $0
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, seven years $0
Off-road navigation system$0 
Range alert $0
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$9,355$12,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0139

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20162018
ModelBoxsterModel S
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Wheelbase97.4 in116.5 in
Length172.2 in196.0 in
Width70.9 in77.3 in
Height50.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,899 lb.4,960 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.963.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Spyder

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested87596%
Total Not Requested404%

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