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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: $28,125

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $36,080

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterJetta
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS1.8T SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $26,245
Auto-dimming mirrors 690        
Convenience Package 900        
Infotainment Package 3,990   3,990 3,990  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,170 2,170 2,170 2,170  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710  
Rearview camera 1,515 655 1,515 1,515  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165  
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520 520 520  
Proximity key   790      
HD radio   1,040      
App support   210      
Power sport seats     2,320    
Premium Package Plus     2,950 1,965  
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0    
Adaptive sport seats plus       3,025  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       650 130
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         325
Cargo net         100
Floor mats         235
Door sill trim plates         240
Auto-dimming mirrors 0        
Convenience Package 0        
Infotainment Package 0   0 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0  
Rearview camera 0 0 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0  
Proximity key   0      
HD radio   0      
App support   0      
Power sport seats     0    
Premium Package Plus     0 0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0    
Adaptive sport seats plus       0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       0 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         270
Cargo net         80
Floor mats         185
Door sill trim plates         200
Options (change) 11,110 6,460 14,790 14,710 1,030
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 835
Destination 995 995 995 995 850
Total Price $64,205 $66,555 $79,685 $90,305 $28,125

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,977
Model Year20162016201620162018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterJetta
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS1.8T SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6170hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7185, 7445, 10445, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20225/45-17
Total Price$64,205$66,555$79,685$90,305$28,125
Adjustments for Features-2,040-2,990-5,240-8,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,165$63,565$74,445$81,915$28,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,400$12,280$19,750$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162016201620162018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterJetta
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS1.8T SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app    $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350 
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, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Roll bar$200$200$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist    $25
Temporary spare tire    $150
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Cargo mat    $40
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents    $100
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0 
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler    $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400 
Sunroof    $900
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 
Fog lights    $125
Headlight washers $50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150 
Performance meter   $150 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
Folding second row seats    $300
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat  $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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$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 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)    $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Total Value of Features$7,330$8,280$10,530$13,680$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,040$2,990$5,240$8,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-32-45-65-920

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162018
ModelBoxsterJetta
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in104.4 in
Length172.2 in183.3 in
Width70.9 in70.0 in
Height50.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.2,931 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

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?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested52578%
Total Not Requested15022%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested36529%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested15012%
Total Not Requested115088%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested102552%
Total Not Requested95048%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested90098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested1509%
Total Not Requested155091%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested102569%
Total Not Requested45031%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Performance meter150No
App support0Yes
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested76546%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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