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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: $40,219 Volkswagen Passat VR6 | |||||
| Difference: $29,951 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2008 |
| Model | Boxster | Boxster | Boxster | Boxster | Passat |
| Trim | Base | Black Edition | S | GTS | VR6 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $52,100 | $59,100 | $63,900 | $74,600 | $36,050 |
| Adaptive sport seats plus | 3,825 | 3,825 | 3,825 | 3,025 | |
| Infotainment Package | 3,990 | 3,990 | 3,990 | ||
| Premium Package Plus | 3,620 | 2,950 | 1,965 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,170 | 2,170 | 2,170 | 2,170 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 1,235 | 1,235 | 1,235 | 0 | |
| Aluminum trim | 760 | 760 | 760 | 895 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 530 | 530 | 530 | ||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 615 | 365 | 615 | 165 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | 710 | 710 | 710 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | 340 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 670 | ||||
| Bose 505W 10 speakers | 0 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 479 | ||||
| iPod integration | 0 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 225 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,800 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | 975 | ||||
| Adaptive sport seats plus | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Infotainment Package | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Premium Package Plus | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Aluminum trim | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | 0 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 0 | ||||
| Bose 505W 10 speakers | 0 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 310 | ||||
| iPod integration | 0 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 199 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,589 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | 861 | ||||
| Options (change) | 17,455 | 10,075 | 16,785 | 13,450 | 3,479 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,959 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 690 |
| Total Price | $70,550 | $70,170 | $81,680 | $89,045 | $40,219 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat VR6 | |||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,501 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,324 | |||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2008 |
| Model | Boxster | Boxster | Boxster | Boxster | Passat |
| Trim | Base | Black Edition | S | GTS | VR6 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 265hp H6 | 265hp H6 | 315hp H6 | 330hp H6 | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | M6 | M6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 185, 7 | 185, 7 | 445, 10 | 445, 10 | 600, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/45-18 | 235/35-20 | 235/40-19 | 235/35-20 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $70,550 | $70,170 | $81,680 | $89,045 | $40,219 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,830 | -3,380 | -4,330 | -6,555 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $66,720 | $66,790 | $77,350 | $82,490 | $40,219 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $70 | $10,630 | $15,770 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2008 |
| Model | Boxster | Boxster | Boxster | Boxster | Passat |
| Trim | Base | Black Edition | S | GTS | VR6 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | |
| Power rear side windows | $200 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Sunshade, rear | $125 | ||||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Roll bar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented) | $500 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | ||||
| Mid-engine configuration | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Exterior | |||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Power convertible top | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | ||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Off-road navigation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Performance meter | $150 | ||||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede door panel trim | $250 | ||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $8,555 | $8,105 | $9,055 | $11,280 | $4,725 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,830 | $3,380 | $4,330 | $6,555 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -54 | -48 | -53 | -73 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2016 | 2008 |
| Model | Boxster | Passat |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 97.4 in | 106.7 in |
| Length | 172.2 in | 188.2 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 71.7 in |
| Height | 50.5 in | 58.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,889 lb. | 3,306 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.6 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 51.7 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.6 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 37.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 9.9 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster
| Adaptive sport seats plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 39% |
| Infotainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers | 350 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 825 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 440 | 35% |
| Premium Package Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Residual heat | 50 | No |
| Automatic air recirculation | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1575 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 36% |
Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Black Edition
| Adaptive sport seats plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 39% |
Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S
| Adaptive sport seats plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 39% |
| Infotainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 825 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 90 | 10% |
| Premium Package Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Residual heat | 50 | No |
| Automatic air recirculation | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1075 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 46% |
Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS
| Adaptive sport seats plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 41% |
| Premium Package Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Residual heat | 50 | No |
| Automatic air recirculation | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 925 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 37% |
| Infotainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Performance meter | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 825 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 840 | 50% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | -125 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 126% |
| Total Not Requested | -125 | -26% |
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