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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: $32,975

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $25,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,583

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $19,123

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterPassatPassat
TrimBaseS2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,800 $55,700 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $39,923 $43,512 $30,353 $33,230
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690    
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360 1,360    
Floor mats 115 115    
Automatic climate control, front 550 550    
Heated front seats 480 480    
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530    
Navigation system 3,110 3,110    
Xenon HID headlights 1,090 1,090    
Rear spoiler     375 375
Cargo net     100 100
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587    
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156 1,156    
Floor mats 98 98    
Automatic climate control, front 468 468    
Heated front seats 408 408    
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451    
Navigation system 2,644 2,644    
Xenon HID headlights 927 927    
Rear spoiler     300 300
Cargo net     80 80
Options (change) 11,670 11,670 475 475
Options (change) 9,923 9,923 380 380
Destination 860 860 850 850
Total Price $58,330 $68,230 $32,975 $35,975
Total Invoice $50,706 $54,295 $31,583 $34,460

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,437
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterPassatPassat
TrimBaseS2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6295hp H6174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM5M6T6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 7400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$58,330$68,230$32,975$35,975
Adjustments for Features0-150-3,460-3,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,330$68,080$29,515$32,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,750$0$2,850
Total Invoice$50,706$54,295$31,583$34,460
Adjustments for Features0-119-3,314-3,458
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,706$54,176$28,269$31,002
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,470$0$2,733

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2008200820182018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterPassatPassat
TrimBaseS2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start  $150$150
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200
Roll bar$200$200  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Power convertible top$4000$4000  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $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
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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$6,315$6,465$9,775$9,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$3,460$3,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-119-3,314-3,458

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082018
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.3,275 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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver 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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested80059%
Total Not Requested55041%

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