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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: $31,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201620162016
ModelBoxsterBoxsterPassatPassatPassat
TrimBaseS1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $0 $0 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Navigation system 0 0      
Front sport buckets 0 0      
Navigation system 0 0      
Front sport buckets 0 0      
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 0 0 820 820 820
Total Price $0 $0 $31,315 $35,090 $37,655

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,513
Model Year20062006201620162016
ModelBoxsterBoxsterPassatPassatPassat
TrimBaseS1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp H6280hp H6170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM5M6T6T6S6
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)205/55-17235/40-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$0$0$31,315$35,090$37,655
Adjustments for Features0-150-14,115-16,340-16,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$0$-150$17,200$18,750$21,215
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$0$1,550$4,015

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062006201620162016
ModelBoxsterBoxsterPassatPassatPassat
TrimBaseS1.8T SEL1.8T 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$1100 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
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 app  $25$25$25
Remote keyless entry  $225$225$225
Remote start   $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
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Front side airbags  $350$350$350
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Traction control  $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear defrost  $200$200$200
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
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
HD radio  $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel 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
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Power mirrors  $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50
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
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Heated second row 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, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$0$150$14,115$16,340$16,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$14,115$16,340$16,440
Value of Feature Adjustments00-13,552-15,686-15,781

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062016
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.3,231 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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