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Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,735

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI R   
Difference: $36,445

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Model Year201720172018
Model718 Boxster718 BoxsterGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimBaseSR
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Base Price $56,000 $68,400 $39,785
Heated steering wheel 470 470  
Premium Package 1,370 1,370  
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825  
Porsche Connect Plus 1,300 1,300  
Navigation system 1,730 1,730  
LED headlights 1,170 1,170  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 640 640  
Interior ambient lighting 340 340  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 825 825  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320 1,320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790    
Proximity key 790 790  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 2,890 2,540  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,670 1,670  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   2,070  
Cargo net     100
Heated steering wheel 0 0  
Premium Package 0 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0  
Porsche Connect Plus 0 0  
Navigation system 0 0  
LED headlights 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Interior ambient lighting 0 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0    
Proximity key 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 0 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0  
Cargo net     80
Options (change) 20,130 20,060 100
Options (change) 0 0 80
Destination 1,050 1,050 850
Total Price $77,180 $89,510 $40,735

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $68
Model Year201720172018
Model718 Boxster718 BoxsterGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimBaseSR
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Engine300hp H4350hp H4292hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)110, 6110, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19235/35-19
Total Price$77,180$89,510$40,735
Adjustments for Features-3,820-3,8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,360$85,690$40,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,330$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Model Year201720172018
Model718 Boxster718 BoxsterGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimBaseSR
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power rear side windows  $200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Backup collision intervention  $150
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Roll bar$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Power convertible top$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support  $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Larger infotainment display  $0
Media drive, small$5$5 
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Performance meter  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$9,295$9,295$5,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,820$3,820$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-52-450

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20172018
Model718 BoxsterGolf / Rabbit / GTI
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Wheelbase97.4 in103.8 in
Length172.4 in167.6 in
Width70.9 in70.8 in
Height50.4 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,945 lb.2,946 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.3 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.7 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.753.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Boxster

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested92573%
Total Not Requested35027%
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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 length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50028%
Total Not Requested130072%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Boxster S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested92573%
Total Not Requested35027%
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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 length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50028%
Total Not Requested130072%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

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