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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: $39,270

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162017
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterJetta
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS1.8T SEL Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $26,995
Infotainment Package 3,990   3,990 3,990  
Premium Package Plus 3,620   2,950 1,965  
Power sport seats 2,320   2,320    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,170 2,170 2,170 2,170  
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520 520 520  
Rearview camera 1,515 655 1,515 1,515  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710  
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  
Rear spoiler         375
Floor mats         235
Infotainment Package 0   0 0  
Premium Package Plus 0   0 0  
Power sport seats 0   0    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0  
Rearview camera 0 0 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 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  
Rear spoiler         300
Floor mats         185
Options (change) 15,460 7,600 14,790 14,060 610
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 485
Destination 995 995 995 995 820
Total Price $68,555 $67,695 $79,685 $89,655 $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 GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,313
Model Year20162016201620162017
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterJetta
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS1.8T SEL Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6170hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7185, 7445, 10445, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20225/45-17
Total Price$68,555$67,695$79,685$89,655$28,425
Adjustments for Features-4,345-2,745-4,845-7,9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,210$64,950$74,840$81,685$28,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$740$10,630$17,475$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162016201620162017
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterJetta
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS1.8T 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 
Power rear side windows    $200
Remote app    $25
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear    $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
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 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Roll bar$200$200$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist    $25
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents    $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 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
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 
Android Auto support    $100
Apple CarPlay support    $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Mirrorlink support    $0
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0 
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$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 
Chronometer   $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Performance meter   $150 
Steering-linked fog lights    $50
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
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200 
Metal pedals$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
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 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
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Total Value of Features$9,395$7,795$9,895$13,020$5,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,345$2,745$4,845$7,970$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-63-40-60-880

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162017
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%
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 mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested167568%
Total Not Requested80032%
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%

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%
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 mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested117559%
Total Not Requested80041%
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%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

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 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
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
Total Requested1509%
Total Not Requested155091%
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%
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 mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested102569%
Total Not Requested45031%

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