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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: $33,499

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T   
Difference: $26,376

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220072007
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterPassatPassat
TrimBaseSS Black Edition2.0T3.6 VR6
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,100 $58,600 $65,200 $24,180 $30,180
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055 3,055    
Navigation system 3,430     1,800 1,800
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710      
Heated front seats 525 525 525    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 125    
Convenience Package 2,490 2,490      
Infotainment Package   3,640      
Xenon HID headlights       950 950
Sport Package       5,450 4,030
Rear spoiler       479 479
iPod integration       0 0
Adaptive Sports Seats 0 0 0    
Navigation system 0     1,589 1,589
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0      
Heated front seats 0 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0    
Convenience Package 0 0      
Infotainment Package   0      
Xenon HID headlights       839 839
Sport Package       4,980 3,681
Rear spoiler       310 310
iPod integration       0 0
Options (change) 10,825 11,035 3,705 8,679 7,259
Options (change) 0 0 0 7,718 6,419
Destination 950 950 950 640 640
Total Price $59,875 $70,585 $69,855 $33,499 $38,079

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,681
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,912
Model Year20122012201220072007
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterPassatPassat
TrimBaseSS Black Edition2.0T3.6 VR6
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7325, 11325, 1180, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$59,875$70,585$69,855$33,499$38,079
Adjustments for Features-2,695-2,945-2,9450-1,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,180$67,640$66,910$33,499$36,839
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,460$9,730$0$3,340

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122012201220072007
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterPassatPassat
TrimBaseSS Black Edition2.0T3.6 VR6
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Sunshade, rear    $125
Sunshades, second row    $125
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 $40
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$15  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400  
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0  
Surround sound $250$250  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,870$6,120$6,120$3,175$4,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,695$2,945$2,945$0$1,240
Value of Feature Adjustments-43-40-400-1,142

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122007
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.3,306 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

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 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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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 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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested82556%
Total Not Requested64044%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S Black Edition

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 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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 2.0T

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
235/40WR18 tires400No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Total Requested316555%
Total Not Requested262545%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
235/40WR18 tires400No
Sunshades, second row125No
Cargo net40Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested300563%
Total Not Requested177537%

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