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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: $63,330

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $23,490

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelBoxsterModel S
TrimBasePerformance
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Base Price $49,500 $92,400
Convenience Package 1,170  
Auto-dimming mirrors 690  
Power sport seats 2,320  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 750
Carbon fiber trim 1,790  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
7-speed automated manual 3,200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,385  
Convenience Package 0  
Auto-dimming mirrors 0  
Power sport seats 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0
Carbon fiber trim 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Options (change) 12,880 750
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 950 1,170
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $63,330 $86,820

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Boxster
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,239
Model Year20132012
ModelBoxsterModel S
TrimBasePerformance
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Engine265hp H6416hp E
TransmissionS7A1
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG88/90 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/35-21
Total Price$63,330$86,820
Adjustments for Features-2,7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,585$86,820

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20132012
ModelBoxsterModel S
TrimBasePerformance
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
1-speed automatic $800
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
85 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop$150 
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000
High-performance inverter $0
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Power convertible top$4000 
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive, small $5
MP3-compatible player$50 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear$100 
Heated mirrors$25 
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
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
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
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,370$5,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,745$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-410

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20132012
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 Weight2,954 lb.4,647 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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested52568%
Total Not Requested25032%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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
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
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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