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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: $40,735

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $40,190

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Model Year20102018
ModelBoxsterGolf / GTI
TrimSR
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Base Price $58,000 $39,785
Xenon HID headlights 1,560  
iPod integration 440  
Navigation system 3,110  
Sport Chrono Package 1,320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 2,500  
Heated front seats 510  
Satellite radio 750  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725  
Front sport buckets 800  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Audio controls on steering wheel 990  
Floor mats 90  
Bluetooth cell phone link 695  
Traffic information 0  
7-speed automated manual 3,420  
Cargo net   100
6-speed manual   0
Xenon HID headlights 0  
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 0  
Sport Chrono Package 306  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 0  
Heated front seats 0  
Satellite radio 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 616  
Front sport buckets 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 842  
Floor mats 0  
Bluetooth cell phone link 0  
Traffic information 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Cargo net   80
6-speed manual   0
Options (change) 21,975 100
Options (change) 4,962 80
Destination 950 850
Total Price $80,925 $40,735

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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: $41,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,004
Model Year20102018
ModelBoxsterGolf / GTI
TrimSR
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Engine310hp H6292hp I4
TransmissionS7M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$80,925$40,735
Adjustments for Features0-970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,925$39,765

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102018
ModelBoxsterGolf / GTI
TrimSR
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Backup collision intervention $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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 
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 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Larger infotainment display $0
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Off-road navigation system$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Performance meter $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,505$8,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-22

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102018
ModelBoxsterGolf / GTI
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.1 in103.8 in
Length172.1 in167.6 in
Width70.9 in70.8 in
Height50.9 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.3,300 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 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
9.9 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.953.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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