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

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Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,595

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $23,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,403

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $17,880

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelBoxsterBoxsterGolf / GTI
TrimBaseSGTI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Base Price $45,800 $55,700 $24,295
Base Invoice $39,923 $43,512 $23,323
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690  
Heated front seats 480 480  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360 1,360  
Floor mats 115 115  
Navigation system 3,110 3,110  
Xenon HID headlights 1,090 1,090  
Front sport buckets 800 800  
Autobahn Package     5,530
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587  
Heated front seats 408 408  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156 1,156  
Floor mats 98 98  
Navigation system 2,644 2,644  
Xenon HID headlights 927 927  
Front sport buckets 680 680  
Autobahn Package     5,310
Options (change) 7,645 7,645 5,530
Options (change) 6,500 6,500 5,310
Destination 860 860 770
Total Price $54,305 $64,205 $30,595
Total Invoice $47,283 $50,872 $29,403

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,157
Model Year200820082011
ModelBoxsterBoxsterGolf / GTI
TrimBaseSGTI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Engine245hp H6295hp H6200hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 7300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$54,305$64,205$30,595
Adjustments for Features-830-9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,475$63,225$30,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,750$0
Total Invoice$47,283$50,872$29,403
Adjustments for Features-723-7760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,560$50,096$29,403
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,536$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200820082011
ModelBoxsterBoxsterGolf / GTI
TrimBaseSGTI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire  $225
Roll bar$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Power convertible top$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
SD Card slot  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,155$5,305$4,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$830$980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-723-7760

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082011
ModelBoxsterGolf / GTI
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.1 in101.5 in
Length170.4 in165.4 in
Width70.9 in70.3 in
Height51.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,856 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.946.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested212552%
Total Not Requested192548%

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