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Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $0

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $40,490

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelBoxsterPassat
TrimBaseVR6
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $0 $36,050
Front sport buckets 0  
Navigation system 0 1,800
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
AWD   1,950
Front sport buckets 0  
Navigation system 0 1,589
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
AWD   1,959
Options (change) 0 3,750
Options (change) 0 3,548
Destination 0 690
Total Price $0 $40,490

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,496
Model Year20062008
ModelBoxsterPassat
TrimBaseVR6
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine240hp H6280hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$0$40,490
Adjustments for Features0-13,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$0$27,285

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062008
ModelBoxsterPassat
TrimBaseVR6
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Cruise control $150
Power front side windows $250
Power locks $275
Power rear side windows $200
Remote keyless entry $225
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Air conditioning $900
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear defrost $200
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display $50
Power mirrors $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer $75
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats $75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,000$14,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$13,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-12,339

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062008
ModelBoxsterPassat
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in106.7 in
Length170.4 in188.2 in
Width70.9 in71.7 in
Height51.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,987 lb.3,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Total Requested0126%
Total Not Requested0-26%

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