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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: $66,185

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620122012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterModel SModel S
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSBasePerformance
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $67,400 $92,400
Power sport seats 2,320 2,320 2,320      
Premium Package Plus 3,620   2,950 1,965    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710 750 750
Rearview camera 1,515 655 1,515 1,515    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165    
Wood trim 1,790   1,790   0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,520 2,520 2,520      
App support   210        
HD radio   1,040        
Proximity key   790        
Voice control for nav and audio   520        
Carbon fiber trim   1,790   1,790    
Adaptive sport seats plus       3,025    
Tech Package         3,750 3,750
Nappa Leather         1,500  
Power sport seats 0 0 0      
Premium Package Plus 0   0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Rearview camera 0 0 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0    
Wood trim 0   0   0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0      
App support   0        
HD radio   0        
Proximity key   0        
Voice control for nav and audio   0        
Carbon fiber trim   0   0    
Adaptive sport seats plus       0    
Tech Package         0 0
Nappa Leather         0  
Options (change) 13,090 10,920 12,420 9,170 6,000 4,500
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 995 995 995 995 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $66,185 $71,015 $77,315 $84,765 $67,070 $90,570

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Boxster
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,263
Model Year201620162016201620122012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterModel SModel S
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSBasePerformance
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6302hp E416hp E
TransmissionM6M6M6M6A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4185, 7185, 7185, 7200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$66,185$71,015$77,315$84,765$67,070$90,570
Adjustments for Features-3,385-3,850-3,385-5,2600-1,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,800$67,165$73,930$79,505$67,070$88,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,365$11,130$16,705$0$21,525

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year201620162016201620122012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterModel SModel S
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSBasePerformance
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150  
1-speed automatic    $800$800
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate    $350$350
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Remote app    $25$25
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250  
Roll bar$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150  
Console without shifter    $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents    $100$100
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500  
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger    $750$750
60 kWh battery pack    $0 
85 kWh battery pack     $0
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network     $1000
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500  
High-performance inverter     $0
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25   
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0  
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000$4000  
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400  
Infotainment 
App support $0  $0$0
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
CD player$125$125$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0    
HD radio $50  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet    $150$150
Media drive $15  $15$15
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Navigation system $600  $600$600
Off-road navigation system $0    
Satellite radio $200    
Traffic information $25    
USB port $25  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer   $100  
Cornering lights    $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Tachometer$75$75$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200 $200 $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300   
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 $250$250
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 $75
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-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$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 $0
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300 $300 $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Total Value of Features$8,620$9,085$8,620$10,495$5,235$7,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,385$3,850$3,385$5,260$0$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments-51-54-44-620138

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20162012
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 Weight2,889 lb.4,648 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

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%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
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 washers50No
Total Requested167568%
Total Not Requested80032%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Black Edition

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%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

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%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
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 washers50No
Total Requested117559%
Total Not Requested80041%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested117580%
Total Not Requested30020%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested193578%
Total Not Requested55022%
Nappa Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested173576%
Total Not Requested55024%

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