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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: $35,360

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $20,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,977

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $14,412

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelBoxsterGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Base Price $45,800 $34,590
Base Invoice $39,923 $33,207
Xenon HID headlights 1,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690  
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360  
Front sport buckets 800  
Floor mats 115  
Heated front seats 480  
5-speed shiftable automatic 3,210  
CD changer, remote 650  
Xenon HID headlights 927  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587  
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156  
Front sport buckets 680  
Floor mats 98  
Heated front seats 408  
5-speed shiftable automatic 2,729  
CD changer, remote 553  
Options (change) 8,945 0
Options (change) 7,606 0
Destination 860 770
Total Price $55,605 $35,360
Total Invoice $48,389 $33,977

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,494
Model Year20082012
ModelBoxsterGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Engine245hp H6256hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$55,605$35,360
Adjustments for Features-1,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,550$35,360
Total Invoice$48,389$33,977
Adjustments for Features-9180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,471$33,977

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082012
ModelBoxsterGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Power convertible top$4000 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
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 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$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 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
No leather in second row$-300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,555$5,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9180

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082012
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 Weight2,987 lb.3,326 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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