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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: $39,244

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $24,781

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterPassat
TrimBaseSVR6
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,500 $60,900 $36,050
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825  
Infotainment Package 3,860 3,860  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,235 1,235  
Aluminum trim 760 760  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710  
Premium Package 2,040 1,440  
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0  
Rear spoiler     479
iPod integration     0
Heated front seats     225
Navigation system     1,800
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0  
Infotainment Package 0 0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0 0  
Aluminum trim 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Premium Package 0 0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0  
Rear spoiler     310
iPod integration     0
Heated front seats     199
Navigation system     1,589
Options (change) 13,575 12,975 2,504
Options (change) 451 451 2,098
Destination 950 950 690
Total Price $64,025 $74,825 $39,244

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat VR6
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,351
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,039
Model Year201320132008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterPassat
TrimBaseSVR6
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H6315hp H6280hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7445, 10600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19235/40-18
Total Price$64,025$74,825$39,244
Adjustments for Features-2,430-2,9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,595$71,895$39,244
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,300$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201320132008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterPassat
TrimBaseSVR6
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Roll bar$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear air vents  $100
Residual heat$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Power convertible top$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim $250 
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
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 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,705$7,205$4,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,430$2,930$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-53-550

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132008
ModelBoxsterPassat
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in106.7 in
Length172.2 in188.2 in
Width70.9 in71.7 in
Height50.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 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 sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
Total Requested82568%
Total Not Requested39032%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Wind blocker, small100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested242576%
Total Not Requested75024%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested82595%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Wind blocker, small100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested192572%
Total Not Requested75028%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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