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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: $24,225

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T Sport   
Difference: $34,115

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920172017
ModelBoxsterBoxsterJettaJetta
TrimBaseS1.8T Sport1.8T SEL Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,600 $56,700 $22,175 $26,995
iPod integration 440 440    
Navigation system 3,110 3,110    
Xenon HID headlights 1,560 1,560    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710    
Audio controls on steering wheel 990 990    
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695    
Floor mats 90 90 235 235
Heated front seats 500 500    
Satellite radio 750 750    
Front sport buckets 800 800    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595    
Automatic climate control, front 550 550    
Lighting Package     995  
Rear spoiler       375
iPod integration 0 0    
Navigation system 0 0    
Xenon HID headlights 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 842 842    
Bluetooth cell phone link 0 0    
Floor mats 0 0 185 185
Heated front seats 0 0    
Satellite radio 0 0    
Front sport buckets 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0    
Automatic climate control, front 468 468    
Lighting Package     856  
Rear spoiler       300
Options (change) 10,790 10,790 1,230 610
Options (change) 1,310 1,310 1,041 485
Destination 950 950 820 820
Total Price $58,340 $68,440 $24,225 $28,425

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T Sport
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,014
Model Year2009200920172017
ModelBoxsterBoxsterJettaJetta
TrimBaseS1.8T Sport1.8T SEL Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp H6310hp H6170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4185, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$58,340$68,440$24,225$28,425
Adjustments for Features-3,225-3,2250-3,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,115$65,215$24,225$24,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,100$0$520

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2009200920172017
ModelBoxsterBoxsterJettaJetta
TrimBaseS1.8T Sport1.8T SEL Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$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
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
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
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
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Interior air filter$0$0 $0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents   $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Power convertible top$4000$4000  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Off-road navigation system$0$0  
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 $50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$6,995$6,995$3,770$7,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,225$3,225$0$3,680
Value of Feature Adjustments-125-1060-3,524

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092017
ModelBoxsterJetta
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in104.4 in
Length172.1 in183.3 in
Width70.9 in70.0 in
Height50.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested80094%
Total Not Requested506%

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