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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: $31,469

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $26,941

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162009
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterPassat
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyderKomfort
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $82,100 $28,300
Infotainment Package 3,990   3,990      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710 710  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165    
Interior ambient lighting   340     340  
Satellite radio   670   670    
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0      
PCM         2,965  
Heated front seats         530  
Navigation system           1,990
Rear spoiler           479
Infotainment Package 0   0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0    
Interior ambient lighting   0     0  
Satellite radio   0   0    
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0      
PCM         0  
Heated front seats         0  
Navigation system           1,758
Rear spoiler           310
Options (change) 5,315 2,085 5,315 1,545 4,545 2,469
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 2,068
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 700
Total Price $58,410 $62,180 $70,210 $77,140 $87,640 $31,469

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,936
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,277
Model Year201620162016201620162009
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterPassat
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyderKomfort
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6375hp H6200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7185, 7445, 10185, 7185, 780, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20235/35-20235/45-17
Total Price$58,410$62,180$70,210$77,140$87,640$31,469
Adjustments for Features-2,005-4,280-3,005-5,115-3,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,405$57,900$67,205$72,025$84,585$31,469
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,495$10,800$15,620$28,180$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201620162016201620162009
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterPassat
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyderKomfort
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows     $200
Sunshade, rear     $125
Sunshades, second row     $125
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire     $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150    
Obstacle detection, rear $250    
Roll bar$200$200$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Rear seat pass-through     $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100    
Automatic climate control, front $200    
Dual-zone climate control $125    
Rain-sensing wipers $175    
Rear air vents     $100
Residual heat $50    
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75$75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500$500 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500$500 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0 
Bodyside moldings     $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25   
Convertible top    $3000 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0$0 
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000$4000  
Rear spoiler     $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400 
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 $0   
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 $125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0 $0 
DVD-compatible player     $0
HD radio$50 $50   
Media drive$15$15$15 $15$15
Navigation system$600$600$600 $600$600
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0 $0 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 $200
SD Card slot     $25
Surround sound  $250   
Traffic information$25$25$25 $25 
USB port$25$25$25 $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150    
Chronometer   $100$100 
Compass     $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Headlight washers $50 $50  
Interior ambient lighting $150  $150$150
Steering-linked headlights $150 $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row     $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats     $300
Heated front seats $200  $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250   
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat     $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces     $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250$250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Total Value of Features$7,745$10,020$8,745$10,855$8,795$5,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,005$4,280$3,005$5,115$3,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-34-68-43-66-350

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162009
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.3,345 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

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested84066%
Total Not Requested42534%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested84092%
Total Not Requested758%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Spyder

PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested64096%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested64096%
Total Not Requested254%

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