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Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $40,295 Volkswagen Golf / GTI R | |||||
| Difference: $33,920 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2017 |
| Model | Boxster | Boxster | Boxster | Boxster | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | Base | Black Edition | S | GTS | R |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $52,100 | $59,100 | $63,900 | $74,600 | $35,655 |
| Infotainment Package | 3,990 | 3,990 | 3,990 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,170 | 2,170 | 2,170 | 2,170 | |
| Power sport seats | 2,320 | 2,320 | |||
| Premium Package Plus | 3,620 | 2,950 | 1,965 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | 710 | 710 | 710 | |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 615 | 365 | 615 | 165 | |
| Rearview camera | 1,515 | 655 | 1,515 | 1,515 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 825 | 825 | 825 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | 1,320 | 1,320 | 1,320 | 1,320 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,790 | 1,790 | 1,790 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 520 | 520 | 520 | 520 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 520 | 520 | 520 | 520 | |
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | 2,890 | 2,890 | 2,890 | ||
| Sport seats plus | 800 | ||||
| HD radio | 1,040 | ||||
| App support | 210 | ||||
| Proximity key | 790 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting | 340 | ||||
| Bose 505W 10 speakers | 0 | ||||
| Adaptive sport seats plus | 3,025 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 650 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 0 | ||||
| DCC & Navigation Package | 3,720 | ||||
| Cargo net | 100 | ||||
| Infotainment Package | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Power sport seats | 0 | 0 | |||
| Premium Package Plus | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Rearview camera | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Sport seats plus | 0 | ||||
| HD radio | 0 | ||||
| App support | 0 | ||||
| Proximity key | 0 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting | 0 | ||||
| Bose 505W 10 speakers | 0 | ||||
| Adaptive sport seats plus | 0 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 0 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 0 | ||||
| DCC & Navigation Package | 3,483 | ||||
| Cargo net | 80 | ||||
| Options (change) | 22,805 | 14,120 | 22,135 | 17,375 | 3,820 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3,563 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 820 |
| Total Price | $75,900 | $74,215 | $87,030 | $92,970 | $40,295 |
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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 GTS | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,425 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,663 | |||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2017 |
| Model | Boxster | Boxster | Boxster | Boxster | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | Base | Black Edition | S | GTS | R |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 265hp H6 | 265hp H6 | 315hp H6 | 330hp H6 | 292hp I4 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | M6 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 185, 7 | 185, 7 | 445, 10 | 445, 10 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/45-18 | 235/35-20 | 235/40-19 | 235/35-20 | 235/35-19 |
| Total Price | $75,900 | $74,215 | $87,030 | $92,970 | $40,295 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,180 | -480 | -2,680 | -4,330 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $73,720 | $73,735 | $84,350 | $88,640 | $40,295 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $15 | $10,630 | $14,920 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2017 |
| Model | Boxster | Boxster | Boxster | Boxster | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | Base | Black Edition | S | GTS | R |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 |
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||||
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | ||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Roll bar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $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 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented) | $500 | ||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Mid-engine configuration | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Exterior | |||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Power convertible top | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Infotainment | |||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | ||||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | ||||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | ||||
| Off-road navigation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Performance meter | $150 | ||||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede door panel trim | $250 | ||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $8,555 | $6,855 | $9,055 | $10,705 | $6,375 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,180 | $480 | $2,680 | $4,330 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -29 | -6 | -31 | -46 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2016 | 2017 |
| Model | Boxster | Golf / GTI |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 97.4 in | 103.8 in |
| Length | 172.2 in | 167.5 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 70.8 in |
| Height | 50.5 in | 57.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,889 lb. | 2,964 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.6 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 51.7 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.6 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 38.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 35.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.9 ft3 | 22.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.9 | 52.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster
| Infotainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers | 350 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 365 | 29% |
| Power sport seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 31% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 69% |
| Premium Package Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Residual heat | 50 | No |
| Automatic air recirculation | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1875 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 24% |
Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S
| Infotainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 2% |
| Power sport seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 31% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 69% |
| Premium Package Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Residual heat | 50 | No |
| Automatic air recirculation | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1375 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 30% |
Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS
| Infotainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Performance meter | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 765 | 46% |
| Adaptive sport seats plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 24% |
| Total Not Requested | 1300 | 76% |
| Premium Package Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Residual heat | 50 | No |
| Automatic air recirculation | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1175 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 20% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
| DCC & Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| 235/35YR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic collision intervention | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 2675 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 1775 | 40% |
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