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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: $29,934

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $24,001

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,834

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $19,135

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelBoxsterBoxsterJetta
TrimBaseSGLI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,800 $55,700 $24,770
Base Invoice $39,923 $43,512 $23,094
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690  
Heated front seats 480 480  
Floor mats 115 115  
Navigation system 3,110 3,110 1,990
Audio controls on steering wheel 990 990  
Xenon HID headlights 1,090 1,090  
Front sport buckets 800 800  
Autobahn Package     2,405
Cargo net     69
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587  
Heated front seats 408 408  
Floor mats 98 98  
Navigation system 2,644 2,644 1,758
Audio controls on steering wheel 842 842  
Xenon HID headlights 927 927  
Front sport buckets 680 680  
Autobahn Package     2,227
Cargo net     55
Options (change) 7,275 7,275 4,464
Options (change) 6,186 6,186 4,040
Destination 860 860 700
Total Price $53,935 $63,835 $29,934
Total Invoice $46,969 $50,558 $27,834

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,001
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,393
Model Year200820082009
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$53,935$63,835$29,934
Adjustments for Features-2,000-2,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,935$61,685$29,934
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,750$0
Total Invoice$46,969$50,558$27,834
Adjustments for Features-1,742-1,7030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,227$48,855$27,834
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,628$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200820082009
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
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 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio  $200
SD Card slot  $25
USB port  $25
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$250 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,165$5,315$3,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,000$2,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,742-1,7030

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

Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082009
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
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60090%
Total Not Requested6510%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%

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