| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $32,290 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium | |||||
| Difference: $28,710 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Boxster | Boxster | Boxster | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | Base | S | S Black Edition | 1.8T SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $48,100 | $58,600 | $65,200 | $30,995 | $33,995 |
| Navigation system | 3,430 | ||||
| Unbranded 185W 7 speakers | 0 | ||||
| Adaptive Sports Seats | 3,055 | 3,055 | 3,055 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | 710 | |||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 615 | 615 | 125 | ||
| Heated front seats | 525 | 525 | 525 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 530 | 530 | 530 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 595 | 595 | 595 | ||
| Convenience Package | 2,490 | 2,490 | |||
| Infotainment Package | 3,640 | ||||
| Cargo net | 100 | 100 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 375 | 375 | |||
| Navigation system | 0 | ||||
| Unbranded 185W 7 speakers | 0 | ||||
| Adaptive Sports Seats | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 0 | 0 | |||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Heated front seats | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 451 | 451 | 451 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Convenience Package | 0 | 0 | |||
| Infotainment Package | 0 | ||||
| Cargo net | 80 | 80 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | |||
| Options (change) | 11,950 | 12,160 | 4,830 | 475 | 475 |
| Options (change) | 451 | 451 | 451 | 380 | 380 |
| Destination | 950 | 950 | 950 | 820 | 820 |
| Total Price | $61,000 | $71,710 | $70,980 | $32,290 | $35,290 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium | |||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,755 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,570 | |||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Boxster | Boxster | Boxster | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | Base | S | S Black Edition | 1.8T SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 255hp H6 | 310hp H6 | 320hp H6 | 170hp I4 | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | M6 | T6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 185, 7 | 325, 11 | 325, 11 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-17 | 235/40-18 | 235/35-19 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $61,000 | $71,710 | $70,980 | $32,290 | $35,290 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -250 | -250 | -2,045 | -2,145 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $61,000 | $71,460 | $70,730 | $30,245 | $33,145 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $10,460 | $9,730 | $0 | $2,900 |
Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Boxster | Boxster | Boxster | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | Base | S | S Black Edition | 1.8T SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | |||
| Cruise control | $150 | $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 | |||
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |||
| 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 | $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 | $15 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Mid-engine configuration | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | |||
| Power convertible top | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | $400 | $400 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | |||
| App support | $0 | $0 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | $0 | |||
| Off-road navigation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| 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 | $250 | ||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| 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 | ||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $6,555 | $6,805 | $6,805 | $8,600 | $8,700 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $250 | $250 | $2,045 | $2,145 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -5 | -5 | -1,958 | -2,054 |
Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2012 | 2017 |
| Model | Boxster | Passat |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 95.1 in | 110.4 in |
| Length | 172.1 in | 191.6 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 72.2 in |
| Height | 50.9 in | 58.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,944 lb. | 3,231 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.4 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 51.7 in | 56.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.6 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 39.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 9.9 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster
| Adaptive Sports Seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 800 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 41% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wind blocker, small | 100 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 34% |
Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S
| Infotainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 615 | 42% |
| Adaptive Sports Seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 800 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 41% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wind blocker, small | 100 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 34% |
Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S Black Edition
| Adaptive Sports Seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 800 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 41% |
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