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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: $39,244

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $19,736

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,385

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $14,874

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterPassat
TrimBaseSVR6
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,800 $55,700 $36,050
Base Invoice $39,923 $43,512 $33,597
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690  
Floor mats 115 115  
Heated front seats 480 480 225
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360 1,360  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530  
Automatic climate control, front 550 550  
Navigation system 3,110 3,110 1,800
Xenon HID headlights 1,090 1,090  
CD changer, remote 650 650  
Rear spoiler     479
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587  
Floor mats 98 98  
Heated front seats 408 408 199
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156 1,156  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451  
Automatic climate control, front 468 468  
Navigation system 2,644 2,644 1,589
Xenon HID headlights 927 927  
CD changer, remote 553 553  
Rear spoiler     310
Options (change) 12,320 12,320 2,504
Options (change) 10,476 10,476 2,098
Destination 860 860 690
Total Price $58,980 $68,880 $39,244
Total Invoice $51,259 $54,848 $36,385

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,271
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,470
Model Year200820082008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterPassat
TrimBaseSVR6
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6295hp H6280hp V6
TransmissionM5M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 7600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$58,980$68,880$39,244
Adjustments for Features-465-6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,515$68,265$39,244
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,750$0
Total Invoice$51,259$54,848$36,385
Adjustments for Features-404-4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,855$54,358$36,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,503$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200820082008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterPassat
TrimBaseSVR6
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire  $225
Roll bar$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Power convertible top$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,615$5,765$5,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$465$615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-404-4900

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082008
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 Weight2,856 lb.3,306 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
Porsche Boxster

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%

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