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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: $31,135

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $29,350

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201220122012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterPassatPassatPassat
TrimBaseS2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,500 $60,900 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Convenience Package 1,170 1,170      
Power sport seats 2,320 2,320      
Infotainment Package 3,860 3,860      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710      
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615      
Interior ambient lighting 340 340      
Leather Package 500 500      
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520      
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0      
Rear spoiler     375 375 375
Cargo net     95 95 95
Convenience Package 0 0      
Power sport seats 0 0      
Infotainment Package 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0      
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0      
Interior ambient lighting 0 0      
Leather Package 0 0      
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0      
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0      
Rear spoiler     300 300 300
Cargo net     69 69 69
Options (change) 10,035 10,035 470 470 470
Options (change) 0 0 369 369 369
Destination 950 950 770 770 770
Total Price $60,485 $71,885 $31,135 $33,435 $34,190

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,899
Model Year20132013201220122012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterPassatPassatPassat
TrimBaseS2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H6315hp H6170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7445, 10400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$60,485$71,885$31,135$33,435$34,190
Adjustments for Features-2,240-2,99000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,245$68,895$31,135$33,435$34,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,650$0$2,300$2,955

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132013201220122012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterPassatPassatPassat
TrimBaseS2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote start  $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350   
Wind blocker, small$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Roll bar$200$200   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$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$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Power convertible top$4000$4000   
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Off-road navigation system$0$0   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Surround sound $250   
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250   
Metal pedals$75$75   
No leather in second row$-300$-300   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$6,740$7,490$4,500$4,500$4,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,240$2,990$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-35-4000-96

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132012
ModelBoxsterPassat
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in110.4 in
Length172.2 in191.6 in
Width70.9 in72.2 in
Height50.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Total Requested52568%
Total Not Requested25032%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
Total Requested86571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Total Requested52568%
Total Not Requested25032%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested865100%
Total Not Requested00%

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