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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: $33,120

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $25,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,572

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $19,134

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201620162016
ModelBoxsterBoxsterPassatPassatPassat
TrimBaseS1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,800 $55,700 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $39,923 $43,512 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690      
Automatic climate control, front 550 550      
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360 1,360      
Floor mats 115 115 235    
Heated front seats 480 480      
Navigation system 3,110 3,110      
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530      
Xenon HID headlights 1,090 1,090      
Lighting Package     1,095    
Rear spoiler     375 375 375
Cargo net     100 100 100
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587      
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 98 185    
Heated front seats 408 408      
Navigation system 2,644 2,644      
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451      
Xenon HID headlights 927 927      
Lighting Package     942    
Rear spoiler     300 300 300
Cargo net     80 80 80
Options (change) 11,670 11,670 1,805 475 475
Options (change) 9,923 9,923 1,507 380 380
Destination 860 860 820 820 820
Total Price $58,330 $68,230 $33,120 $35,565 $38,130
Total Invoice $50,706 $54,295 $31,572 $34,065 $36,525

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,184
Model Year20082008201620162016
ModelBoxsterBoxsterPassatPassatPassat
TrimBaseS1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6295hp 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$58,330$68,230$33,120$35,565$38,130
Adjustments for Features0-150-2,150-3,260-3,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,330$68,080$30,970$32,305$34,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,750$0$1,335$3,800
Total Invoice$50,706$54,295$31,572$34,065$36,525
Adjustments for Features0-119-2,050-3,123-3,219
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,706$54,176$29,522$30,942$33,306
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,470$0$1,420$3,784

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082008201620162016
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
Cruise control$150$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start   $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Roll bar$200$200   
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15   
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Power convertible top$4000$4000   
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port  $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
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Headlight washers$50$50   
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
No leather in second row$-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 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   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$6,465$6,615$8,615$9,725$9,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$2,150$3,260$3,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-119-2,050-3,123-3,219

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082016
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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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 seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested80059%
Total Not Requested55041%

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 seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested80059%
Total Not Requested55041%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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