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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: $28,425

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $27,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,220

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $21,569

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelBoxsterBoxsterJettaJetta
TrimBaseS1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,800 $55,700 $26,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $39,923 $43,512 $25,915 $26,779
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690    
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360 1,360    
Floor mats 115 115 235 235
Heated front seats 480 480    
Front sport buckets 800 800    
Navigation system 3,110 3,110    
Xenon HID headlights 1,090 1,090    
Automatic climate control, front 550 550    
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530    
Rear spoiler     375  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587    
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156 1,156    
Floor mats 98 98 185 185
Heated front seats 408 408    
Front sport buckets 680 680    
Navigation system 2,644 2,644    
Xenon HID headlights 927 927    
Automatic climate control, front 468 468    
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451    
Rear spoiler     300  
Options (change) 9,415 9,415 610 235
Options (change) 8,006 8,006 485 185
Destination 860 860 820 820
Total Price $56,075 $65,975 $28,425 $28,950
Total Invoice $48,789 $52,378 $27,220 $27,784

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,379
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelBoxsterBoxsterJettaJetta
TrimBaseS1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6295hp H6170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM5M6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 7?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$56,075$65,975$28,425$28,950
Adjustments for Features-1,380-1,530-2,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,695$64,445$26,325$28,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,750$0$2,625
Total Invoice$48,789$52,378$27,220$27,784
Adjustments for Features-1,201-1,215-2,0110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,588$51,163$25,209$27,784
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,575$0$2,575

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2008200820172017
ModelBoxsterBoxsterJettaJetta
TrimBaseS1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Roll bar$200$200  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Power convertible top$4000$4000  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights  $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75 $75
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$7,455$7,605$8,175$6,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,380$1,530$2,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,201-1,215-2,0110

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082017
ModelBoxsterJetta
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in104.4 in
Length170.4 in183.3 in
Width70.9 in70.0 in
Height51.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,856 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 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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