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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: $31,469

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $24,411

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112009
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterPassat
TrimBaseSS Black EditionKomfort
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,100 $58,600 $65,200 $28,300
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550 1,550  
Navigation system 3,430     1,990
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 125  
Heated front seats 525 525 525  
Infotainment Package   3,640    
Rear spoiler       479
Power Seat Package 0 0 0  
Navigation system 0     1,758
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0  
Heated front seats 0 0 0  
Infotainment Package   0    
Rear spoiler       310
Options (change) 6,830 7,040 2,200 2,469
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,068
Destination 950 950 950 700
Total Price $55,880 $66,590 $68,350 $31,469

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,781
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,314
Model Year2011201120112009
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterPassat
TrimBaseSS Black EditionKomfort
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7325, 11325, 1180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19235/45-17
Total Price$55,880$66,590$68,350$31,469
Adjustments for Features-2,630-2,880-4,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,250$63,710$64,020$31,469
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,460$10,770$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2011201120112009
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterPassat
TrimBaseSS Black EditionKomfort
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Sunshade, rear   $125
Sunshades, second row   $125
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Wind blocker, small  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents   $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler   $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player   $0
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0 
SD Card slot   $25
Surround sound $250$250 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights   $125
Compass   $0
Cornering lights  $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers  $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Total Value of Features$6,855$7,105$8,555$4,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,630$2,880$4,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-45-41-600

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112009
ModelBoxsterPassat
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in106.7 in
Length172.1 in188.2 in
Width70.9 in71.7 in
Height50.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.3,345 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested84057%
Total Not Requested62543%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S Black Edition

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, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested64096%
Total Not Requested254%

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