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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: $29,370

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $36,990

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162013
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterJetta
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSGLI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $23,945
Premium Package Plus 3,620   2,950 1,965  
Power sport seats 2,320   2,320    
Infotainment Package 3,990   3,990    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165  
CD changer, in-dash 670 670 670 570  
Rearview camera 1,515 655 1,515 1,515  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,235 1,235 1,235 0  
Sport seats plus   800      
HD radio   1,040      
Proximity key   790      
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0    
Adaptive sport seats plus       3,025  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       650  
Satellite radio       670  
Navigation Package         2,005
Autobahn Package         2,250
Rear spoiler         375
Premium Package Plus 0   0 0  
Power sport seats 0   0    
Infotainment Package 0   0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0  
Rearview camera 0 0 0 0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0 0 0 0  
Sport seats plus   0      
HD radio   0      
Proximity key   0      
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0    
Adaptive sport seats plus       0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       0  
Satellite radio       0  
Navigation Package         1,925
Autobahn Package         2,160
Rear spoiler         300
Options (change) 14,675 6,265 14,005 9,270 4,630
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 4,385
Destination 995 995 995 995 795
Total Price $67,770 $66,360 $78,900 $84,865 $29,370

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,270
Model Year20162016201620162013
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterJetta
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSGLI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7185, 7445, 10185, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20225/40-18
Total Price$67,770$66,360$78,900$84,865$29,370
Adjustments for Features-6,345-4,595-6,845-8,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,425$61,765$72,055$76,485$29,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$340$10,630$15,060$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162016201620162013
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterJetta
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSGLI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Roll bar$200$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
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 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0 
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler    $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 $0  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50 $50
iPod integration    $100
Media drive$15$15$15  
Navigation system$600$600$600 $600
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0  
SD Card slot    $25
Surround sound  $250  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port$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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Chronometer   $100 
Compass    $0
Cornering lights    $50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats    $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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200 
No leather in second row$-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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $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 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Total Value of Features$10,120$8,370$10,620$12,155$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,345$4,595$6,845$8,380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-93-69-86-980

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162013
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

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested142558%
Total Not Requested105042%
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%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested87569%
Total Not Requested39031%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested92547%
Total Not Requested105053%
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%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested87596%
Total Not Requested404%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested77553%
Total Not Requested70047%
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
Power tilt adjuster, 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
Total Requested1509%
Total Not Requested155091%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested170097%
Total Not Requested503%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested54024%
Total Not Requested170076%

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