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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: $23,765

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $35,880

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162011
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterJetta
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyderSEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $82,100 $21,395
Infotainment Package 3,990   3,990 3,990 3,990  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710 710  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,235 1,235 1,235 0    
Sport seats plus   800        
Proximity key   790        
HD radio   1,040        
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0   0  
Heated front seats         530  
Sport Package           700
Sunroof           900
Infotainment Package 0   0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0 0 0 0    
Sport seats plus   0        
Proximity key   0        
HD radio   0        
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0   0  
Heated front seats         0  
Sport Package           672
Sunroof           864
Options (change) 6,550 4,940 6,550 4,865 5,230 1,600
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 1,536
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 770
Total Price $59,645 $65,035 $71,445 $80,460 $88,325 $23,765

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,946
Model Year201620162016201620162011
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterJetta
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyderSEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6375hp H6170hp I5
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7185, 7445, 10445, 10445, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20235/35-20225/45-17
Total Price$59,645$65,035$71,445$80,460$88,325$23,765
Adjustments for Features-3,845-6,270-4,845-7,570-5,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,800$58,765$66,600$72,890$83,080$23,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,965$10,800$17,090$27,280$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201620162016201620162011
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterJetta
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyderSEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150 
5-speed manual     $0
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows     $200
Proximity key $250   $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Full-size spare tire     $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150    
Obstacle detection, rear $250    
Roll bar$200$200$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Rear seat pass-through     $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100    
Automatic climate control, front $200    
Dual-zone climate control $125    
Rain-sensing wipers $175    
Residual heat $50    
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75$75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500$500 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500$500 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25   
Convertible top    $3000 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0$0 
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000$4000  
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400 
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 $0$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
iPod integration     $100
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot     $25
Surround sound  $250$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$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$125$125$125$125 
Chronometer   $100$100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Headlight washers $50 $50  
Performance meter   $150  
Steering-linked headlights $150 $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row     $50
Folding second row seats     $300
Heated front seats $200  $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250   
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $50
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300$-300 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces     $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250$250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Total Value of Features$6,770$9,195$7,770$10,495$8,170$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,845$6,270$4,845$7,570$5,245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-64-96-67-94-590

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162011
ModelBoxsterJetta
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in104.4 in
Length172.2 in182.2 in
Width70.9 in70.0 in
Height50.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.2,805 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 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested87569%
Total Not Requested39031%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested87596%
Total Not Requested404%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Performance meter150No
App support0No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested87553%
Total Not Requested79047%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Spyder

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested87596%
Total Not Requested404%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%

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