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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: $29,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterJettaJetta
TrimBaseS1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,600 $56,700 $26,245 $29,545
iPod integration 440 440    
Navigation system 3,110 3,110    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690 325  
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    
Automatic climate control, front 550 550    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595    
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530    
Cargo net     100 100
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130  
Door sill trim plates     240 240
iPod integration 0 0    
Navigation system 0 0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587 270  
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    
Automatic climate control, front 468 468    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451    
Cargo net     80 80
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100  
Door sill trim plates     200 200
Options (change) 9,650 9,650 1,030 575
Options (change) 2,348 2,348 835 465
Destination 950 950 850 850
Total Price $57,200 $67,300 $28,125 $30,970

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,104
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterJettaJetta
TrimBaseS1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp H6310hp H6170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4185, 7400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$57,200$67,300$28,125$30,970
Adjustments for Features-415-415-5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,785$66,885$27,600$30,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,100$0$3,370

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2009200920182018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterJettaJetta
TrimBaseS1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed automated manual   $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$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
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 mat  $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
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
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0 
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
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
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,855$6,855$6,965$6,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$415$415$525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-24-20-5020

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092018
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.2,931 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 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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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