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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: $30,100

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL   
Difference: $36,660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162016
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterJettaJetta
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $31,120 $29,280
Infotainment Package 3,990   3,990 3,990    
Power sport seats 2,320   2,320      
Premium Package Plus 3,620   2,950 1,965    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165    
Rearview camera 1,515 655 1,515 1,515    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,235 1,235 1,235 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520 520 520    
Sport seats plus   800        
HD radio   1,040        
App support   210        
Interior ambient lighting   340        
Proximity key   790        
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0      
Adaptive sport seats plus       3,025    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       650    
Infotainment Package 0   0 0    
Power sport seats 0   0      
Premium Package Plus 0   0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0    
Rearview camera 0 0 0 0    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0    
Sport seats plus   0        
HD radio   0        
App support   0        
Interior ambient lighting   0        
Proximity key   0        
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0      
Adaptive sport seats plus       0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       0    
Options (change) 14,525 6,665 13,855 12,540 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 995 995 995 995 820 820
Total Price $67,620 $66,760 $78,750 $88,135 $31,940 $30,100

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,021
Model Year201620162016201620162016
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterJettaJetta
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6170hp I4 H210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6S7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7185, 7445, 10445, 10?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$67,620$66,760$78,750$88,135$31,940$30,100
Adjustments for Features-4,545-2,945-5,045-7,695-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,075$63,815$73,705$80,440$31,040$30,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$740$10,630$17,365$940$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201620162016201620162016
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterJettaJetta
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150 $150
7-speed automated manual    $1200 
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Remote app    $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350$350  
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear    $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Roll bar$200$200$200$200  
Secondary collision brake assist    $25$25
Temporary spare tire     $150
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50
Cargo net$40$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents    $100$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$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500  
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0  
Body kit    $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0 $0
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000$4000  
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400  
Sunroof    $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100$100
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Mirrorlink support    $0$0
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0  
SD Card slot    $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Traffic + travel information    $25$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  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 
Performance meter   $150  
Steering-linked fog lights    $50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300   
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Leather door panel trim  $250   
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200  
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 $75
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 $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$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)    $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0$0
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Total Value of Features$8,620$7,020$9,120$11,770$4,975$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,545$2,945$5,045$7,695$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-67-44-64-87-8650

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162016
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.2,940 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

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%
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 lighting150Yes
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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested182574%
Total Not Requested65026%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

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%
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 lighting150Yes
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 headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested132567%
Total Not Requested65033%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

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%
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
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 Requested1509%
Total Not Requested155091%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 Requested117580%
Total Not Requested30020%

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