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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: $75,300

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $15,270

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelBoxsterModel S
TrimSPerformance
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Base Price $55,700 $92,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690  
Power Seat Package 1,550  
Sport Chrono Package 920  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 750
Carbon fiber trim 890  
Floor mats 115  
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360  
Heated front seats 480  
Navigation system 3,110  
Xenon HID headlights 1,090  
5-speed shiftable automatic 3,210  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,095  
Tech Package   3,750
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587  
Power Seat Package 1,318  
Sport Chrono Package 782  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 0
Carbon fiber trim 757  
Floor mats 98  
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156  
Heated front seats 408  
Navigation system 2,644  
Xenon HID headlights 927  
5-speed shiftable automatic 2,729  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,781  
Tech Package   0
Options (change) 18,740 4,500
Options (change) 15,934 0
Destination 860 1,170
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $75,300 $90,570

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Boxster S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $66,228
Model Year20082012
ModelBoxsterModel S
TrimSPerformance
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Engine295hp H6416hp E
TransmissionT5A1
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG88/90 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/35-21
Total Price$75,300$90,570
Adjustments for Features-5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,790$90,570

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20082012
ModelBoxsterModel S
TrimSPerformance
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
1-speed automatic $800
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
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
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
85 kWh battery pack $0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000
High-performance inverter $0
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Power convertible top$4000 
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Tachometer$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Total Value of Features$8,245$7,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$510$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4080

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20082012
ModelBoxsterModel S
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.1 in116.5 in
Length170.4 in196.0 in
Width70.9 in77.3 in
Height51.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,053 lb.4,647 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 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 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 seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested150066%
Total Not Requested78534%

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