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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: $77,635

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $12,935

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelBoxsterModel S
TrimSPerformance
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Base Price $58,600 $92,400
Power Seat Package 1,550  
Sport Chrono Package 960  
Convenience Package 2,490  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 750
Carbon fiber trim 1,140  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
Navigation system 3,455  
Heated front seats 525  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
7-speed automated manual 3,660  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,385  
Tech Package   3,750
Power Seat Package 0  
Sport Chrono Package 0  
Convenience Package 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0
Carbon fiber trim 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Navigation system 0  
Heated front seats 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Tech Package   0
Options (change) 18,085 4,500
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 950 1,170
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $77,635 $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: $14,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,267
Model Year20122012
ModelBoxsterModel S
TrimSPerformance
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Engine310hp H6416hp E
TransmissionS7A1
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG88/90 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/35-21
Total Price$77,635$90,570
Adjustments for Features-1,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,535$90,570

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20122012
ModelBoxsterModel S
TrimSPerformance
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
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
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
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
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
MP3-compatible player$50 
Off-road navigation system$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Chronometer$100 
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
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
No leather in second row$-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 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,395$7,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-130

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20122012
ModelBoxsterModel S
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.1 in116.5 in
Length172.1 in196.0 in
Width70.9 in77.3 in
Height50.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.4,647 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

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 lights50Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested166073%
Total Not Requested62527%

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