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Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,044

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $27,541

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,152

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $22,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterJetta
TrimBaseSGLI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,800 $55,700 $24,300
Base Invoice $39,923 $43,512 $22,659
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690  
Heated front seats 480 480  
Floor mats 115 115  
Navigation system 3,110 3,110 1,800
Audio controls on steering wheel 990 990  
Xenon HID headlights 1,090 1,090  
Front sport buckets 800 800  
CD changer, remote 650 650  
Cold Weather Package     225
Cargo net     69
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587  
Heated front seats 408 408  
Floor mats 98 98  
Navigation system 2,644 2,644 1,589
Audio controls on steering wheel 842 842  
Xenon HID headlights 927 927  
Front sport buckets 680 680  
CD changer, remote 553 553  
Cold Weather Package     199
Cargo net     55
Options (change) 7,925 7,925 2,094
Options (change) 6,739 6,739 1,843
Destination 860 860 650
Total Price $54,585 $64,485 $27,044
Total Invoice $47,522 $51,111 $25,152

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,476
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,831
Model Year200820082008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterJetta
TrimBaseSGLI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6295hp H6200hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$54,585$64,485$27,044
Adjustments for Features-4,065-4,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,520$60,270$27,044
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,750$0
Total Invoice$47,522$51,111$25,152
Adjustments for Features-3,539-3,3410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,983$47,770$25,152
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,787$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200820082008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterJetta
TrimBaseSGLI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Roll bar$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Power convertible top$4000$4000 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,065$6,215$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,065$4,215$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,539-3,3410

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See a complete comparison of Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Jetta features.

Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082008
ModelBoxsterJetta
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in101.5 in
Length170.4 in179.3 in
Width70.9 in70.1 in
Height51.0 in57.4 in
Curb Weight2,856 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft316.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Jetta specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested215100%
Total Not Requested00%

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