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Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,515

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE   
Difference: $31,145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620112011
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyderSETDI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $82,100 $23,745 $24,995
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710 710    
Satellite radio 670 670 670 670      
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165      
CD changer, in-dash 570 670 570 570 570    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       650 650    
Heated front seats         530    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0    
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0      
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0      
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0 0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       0 0    
Heated front seats         0    
Options (change) 2,565 2,415 2,565 2,765 2,460 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 770 770
Total Price $55,660 $62,510 $67,460 $78,360 $85,555 $24,515 $25,765

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,865
Model Year2016201620162016201620112011
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyderSETDI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6375hp H6170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4185, 7185, 7185, 7185, 7?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20235/35-20205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$55,660$62,510$67,460$78,360$85,555$24,515$25,765
Adjustments for Features-4,180-7,020-4,930-8,030-5,155-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,480$55,490$62,530$70,330$80,400$23,665$25,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,010$11,050$18,850$28,920$0$2,100

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year2016201620162016201620112011
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyderSETDI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100 
RWD$0$0$0$0$0  
FWD     $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet      $100
Power rear side windows     $200$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$0
Full-size spare tire     $225$225
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  
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50$50
Cargo cover     $75$75
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder     $25$25
Rear seat pass-through     $100$100
Roof rails     $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100     
Automatic climate control, front $200     
Dual-zone climate control $125     
Rain-sensing wipers $175     
Rear air vents     $100$100
Rear wiper     $175$175
Residual heat $50     
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $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   
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0     
Media drive $15     
Navigation system $600     
Off-road navigation system $0     
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Traffic information $25     
USB port $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$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers $50 $50   
Steering-linked headlights $150 $150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row     $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats     $300$300
Heated front seats $200  $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250    
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300$-300  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces     $0$0
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500   
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100   
Total Value of Features$6,855$9,695$7,605$10,705$7,830$3,525$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,180$7,020$4,930$8,030$5,155$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-75-112-73-102-60-8170

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20162011
ModelBoxsterJetta SportWagen
Body2dr Convertible4dr Wagon
Wheelbase97.4 in101.5 in
Length172.2 in179.3 in
Width70.9 in70.1 in
Height50.5 in59.2 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,229 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.966.9 ft3

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