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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: $29,510

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112017
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterJetta
TrimBaseSS Black EditionSpyder1.8T SEL Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,100 $58,600 $65,200 $61,800 $26,995
Navigation system 3,430     3,110  
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0     0  
Xenon HID headlights 1,560 1,560   1,560  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710   710  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 125    
Heated front seats 525 525 525 525  
Front sport buckets 800 800 800    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595  
Automatic climate control, front 650 650      
Infotainment Package   3,640      
Leather sport seats       0  
Air conditioning       1,760  
Bluetooth cell phone link       0  
Aux input       0  
Floor mats       0 235
Rear spoiler         375
Navigation system 0     0  
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0     0  
Xenon HID headlights 0 0   0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0   0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0    
Heated front seats 0 0 0 0  
Front sport buckets 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0  
Automatic climate control, front 0 0      
Infotainment Package   0      
Leather sport seats       0  
Air conditioning       0  
Bluetooth cell phone link       0  
Aux input       0  
Floor mats       0 185
Rear spoiler         300
Options (change) 8,885 9,095 2,045 8,260 610
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 485
Destination 950 950 950 950 820
Total Price $57,935 $68,645 $68,195 $71,010 $28,425

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,929
Model Year20112011201120112017
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterJetta
TrimBaseSS Black EditionSpyder1.8T SEL Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6320hp H6170hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7325, 11325, 11185, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19225/45-17
Total Price$57,935$68,645$68,195$71,010$28,425
Adjustments for Features-4,150-4,400-4,9500-4,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,785$64,245$63,245$71,010$23,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,460$9,460$17,225$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112011201120112017
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterJetta
TrimBaseSS Black EditionSpyder1.8T SEL Premium
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Power rear side windows    $200
Proximity key    $250
Remote app    $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Wind blocker, small  $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $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
Roll bar$200$200$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist    $25
Side curtain airbags    $350
Temporary spare tire    $150
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control    $125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 $175
Rear air vents    $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400  
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100
App support    $0
Apple CarPlay support    $100
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 $125
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio    $50
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Mirrorlink support    $0
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 $200
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  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150  
Automatic headlights    $125
Cornering lights  $50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights    $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats    $300
Interior trim, special color   $0 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)    $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$6,845$7,095$7,645$2,695$7,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,150$4,400$4,950$0$4,605
Value of Feature Adjustments-68-61-690-4,410

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112017
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
Porsche Boxster S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested85058%
Total Not Requested61542%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Spyder

Leather sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

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