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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: $30,515

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $32,250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162014
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterGolf / GTI
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyderGTI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Base Price $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $82,100 $25,095
Infotainment Package 3,990   3,990 3,990    
Sport seats plus 800 800 800      
Porsche Dynamic Light System 1,560   690      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710 710  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,235 1,235 1,235 0    
Aluminum trim 760 760 760 895 0  
Satellite radio   670        
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       650 650  
PCM         2,965  
Heated front seats         530  
Driver's Edition           4,600
Infotainment Package 0   0 0    
Sport seats plus 0 0 0      
Porsche Dynamic Light System 0   0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0 0 0 0    
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0 0  
Satellite radio   0        
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       0 0  
PCM         0  
Heated front seats         0  
Driver's Edition           4,416
Options (change) 9,670 4,540 8,800 6,410 4,855 4,600
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 4,416
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 820
Total Price $62,765 $64,635 $73,695 $82,005 $87,950 $30,515

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,398
Model Year201620162016201620162014
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterGolf / GTI
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyderGTI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Engine265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6375hp H6200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7185, 7445, 10445, 10185, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20235/35-20225/40-18
Total Price$62,765$64,635$73,695$82,005$87,950$30,515
Adjustments for Features-2,370-3,795-2,870-5,420-2,5950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,395$60,840$70,825$76,585$85,355$30,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$445$10,430$16,190$24,960$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201620162016201620162014
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterGolf / GTI
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyderGTI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows     $200
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150    
Obstacle detection, rear $250    
Roll bar$200$200$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire     $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50
Cargo cover     $75
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Rear seat pass-through     $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100    
Automatic climate control, front $200    
Dual-zone climate control $125    
Rain-sensing wipers $175    
Rear air vents     $100
Rear wiper     $175
Residual heat $50    
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75$75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500$500 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500$500 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0 
Convertible top    $3000 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0$0 
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000$4000  
Rear spoiler     $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400 
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 $0$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50 $50$50  
iPod integration     $100
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 $200
Surround sound  $250$250  
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150    
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125 
Chronometer   $100$100 
Compass     $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Performance meter   $150  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 $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  $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $50
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300$-300 
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250$250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Total Value of Features$6,095$7,520$6,595$9,145$6,320$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,370$3,795$2,870$5,420$2,595$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-38-58-39-66-290

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162014
ModelBoxsterGolf / GTI
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Wheelbase97.4 in101.5 in
Length172.2 in165.4 in
Width70.9 in70.3 in
Height50.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 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
Porsche Boxster

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0No
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested82565%
Total Not Requested44035%
Porsche Dynamic Light System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested82590%
Total Not Requested9010%
Porsche Dynamic Light System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested15075%
Total Not Requested5025%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Performance meter150No
App support0No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested82550%
Total Not Requested84050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Spyder

PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested215070%
Total Not Requested90030%

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