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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: $39,915

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $28,615

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132016
ModelBoxsterGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Base Price $49,500 $35,650
Porsche Dynamic Light System 1,560  
Auto-dimming mirrors 690  
Convenience Package 1,170  
Sport seats plus 800  
Infotainment Package 3,860  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 2,825  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 775  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,235  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
App support 210  
Voice control for nav and audio 520  
6-speed manual 0  
DCC & Navigation Package   2,245
Cargo net   100
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Porsche Dynamic Light System 0  
Auto-dimming mirrors 0  
Convenience Package 0  
Sport seats plus 0  
Infotainment Package 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
App support 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
6-speed manual 0  
DCC & Navigation Package   2,154
Cargo net   80
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 18,080 3,445
Options (change) 0 3,290
Destination 950 820
Total Price $68,530 $39,915

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,910
Model Year20132016
ModelBoxsterGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Engine265hp H6292hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/30 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-19
Total Price$68,530$39,915
Adjustments for Features0-495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,530$39,420

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132016
ModelBoxsterGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Power convertible top$4000 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
Off-road navigation system$0 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,780$6,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-475

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See a complete comparison of Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132016
ModelBoxsterGolf / GTI
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Wheelbase97.4 in103.8 in
Length172.2 in167.5 in
Width70.9 in70.8 in
Height50.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,888 lb.3,340 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 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 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		9.952.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Porsche Dynamic Light System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested52568%
Total Not Requested25032%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
Total Requested85070%
Total Not Requested36530%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
DCC & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
235/35YR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested117560%
Total Not Requested77540%

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