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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: $30,414

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $23,551

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,230

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $18,764

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082010
ModelBoxsterBoxsterPassat
TrimBaseSKomfort
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,800 $55,700 $27,195
Base Invoice $39,923 $43,512 $25,412
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360 1,360  
Heated front seats 480 480  
Floor mats 115 115  
Navigation system 3,110 3,110 1,990
Rear spoiler     479
Power Seat Package 1,318 1,318  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156 1,156  
Heated front seats 408 408  
Floor mats 98 98  
Navigation system 2,644 2,644 1,758
Rear spoiler     310
Options (change) 7,305 7,305 2,469
Options (change) 6,211 6,211 2,068
Destination 860 860 750
Total Price $53,965 $63,865 $30,414
Total Invoice $46,994 $50,583 $28,230

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,786
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,227
Model Year200820082010
ModelBoxsterBoxsterPassat
TrimBaseSKomfort
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6295hp H6200hp I4
TransmissionM5M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 780, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/45-17
Total Price$53,965$63,865$30,414
Adjustments for Features-1,765-1,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,200$61,950$30,414
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,750$0
Total Invoice$46,994$50,583$28,230
Adjustments for Features-1,537-1,5170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,457$49,066$28,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,609$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200820082010
ModelBoxsterBoxsterPassat
TrimBaseSKomfort
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshades, second row  $125
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire  $225
Roll bar$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
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
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
SD Card slot  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,655$6,805$4,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,765$1,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,537-1,5170

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082010
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.3,345 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

Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60090%
Total Not Requested6510%

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