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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: $31,135

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $24,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,809

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $18,240

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterPassatPassatPassat
TrimBaseS2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,800 $55,700 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $39,923 $43,512 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690      
Automatic climate control, front 550 550      
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360 1,360      
Floor mats 115 115      
Heated front seats 480 480      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690      
Navigation system 3,110 3,110      
Rear spoiler     375 375 375
Cargo net     95 95 95
Power Seat Package 1,318 1,318      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587      
Automatic climate control, front 468 468      
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156 1,156      
Floor mats 98 98      
Heated front seats 408 408      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587      
Navigation system 2,644 2,644      
Rear spoiler     300 300 300
Cargo net     69 69 69
Options (change) 8,545 8,545 470 470 470
Options (change) 7,266 7,266 369 369 369
Destination 860 860 770 770 770
Total Price $55,205 $65,105 $31,135 $33,435 $34,190
Total Invoice $48,049 $51,638 $29,809 $32,015 $32,739

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,088
Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterPassatPassatPassat
TrimBaseS2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6295hp 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$55,205$65,105$31,135$33,435$34,190
Adjustments for Features-175-32500-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,030$64,780$31,135$33,435$34,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,750$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$48,049$51,638$29,809$32,015$32,739
Adjustments for Features-152-25800-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,897$51,380$29,809$32,015$32,643
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,483$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082008201220122012
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 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote start  $150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Roll bar$200$200   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15   
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Power convertible top$4000$4000   
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
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
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
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 driver-side mirror$75$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Metal pedals$75$75   
No leather in second row$-300$-300   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$5,590$5,740$5,415$5,415$5,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$175$325$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-152-25800-96

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082012
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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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%

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 seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%

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