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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: $27,944

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $30,371

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142009
ModelBoxsterBoxsterJetta
TrimBaseSGLI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,400 $62,100 $24,770
Porsche Dynamic Light System 1,560    
Sport seats plus 800 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710  
CD changer, in-dash 570 570  
Satellite radio 670 670  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,235 1,235  
Aluminum trim 760 760  
Autobahn Package     2,405
Cargo net     69
Porsche Dynamic Light System 0    
Sport seats plus 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0 0  
Satellite radio 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0 0  
Aluminum trim 0 0  
Autobahn Package     2,227
Cargo net     55
Options (change) 6,920 5,360 2,474
Options (change) 0 0 2,282
Destination 995 995 700
Total Price $58,315 $68,455 $27,944

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,431
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,131
Model Year201420142009
ModelBoxsterBoxsterJetta
TrimBaseSGLI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H6315hp H6200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4185, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19225/45-17
Total Price$58,315$68,455$27,944
Adjustments for Features-2,940-2,9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,375$65,465$27,944
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,090$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201420142009
ModelBoxsterBoxsterJetta
TrimBaseSGLI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$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
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Roll bar$200$200 
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 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Power convertible top$4000$4000 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats  $200
Leather door panel trim $250 
No leather in second row$-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 
Total Value of Features$5,615$5,665$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,940$2,990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-50-430

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20142009
ModelBoxsterJetta
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in101.5 in
Length172.2 in179.3 in
Width70.9 in70.1 in
Height50.5 in57.4 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 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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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Porsche Dynamic Light System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

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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