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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 S   
Difference: $30,665

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201220122012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterPassatPassatPassat
TrimBaseS2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $0 $0 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Navigation system 0 0      
Navigation system 0 0      
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 0 0 770 770 770
Total Price $0 $0 $30,665 $32,965 $33,720

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,011
Model Year20062006201220122012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterPassatPassatPassat
TrimBaseS2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp H6280hp H6170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionM5M6T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 7400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$0$0$30,665$32,965$33,720
Adjustments for Features0-150-11,905-11,905-12,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$0$-150$18,760$21,060$21,715
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$0$2,300$2,955

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062006201220122012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterPassatPassatPassat
TrimBaseS2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manual $150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control  $150$150$150
Power front side windows  $250$250$250
Power locks  $275$275$275
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote keyless entry  $225$225$225
Remote start  $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
Antilock brakes (ABS)  $400$400$400
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Front side airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Traction control  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Air conditioning  $900$900$900
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rear defrost  $200$200$200
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Power mirrors  $150$150$150
Tachometer  $75$75$75
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Floor mats  $75$75$75
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$0$150$11,905$11,905$12,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$11,905$11,905$12,005
Value of Feature Adjustments00-11,429-11,429-11,524

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062012
ModelBoxsterPassat
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in110.4 in
Length170.4 in191.6 in
Width70.9 in72.2 in
Height51.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,856 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft315.9 ft3

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