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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Porsche Boxster Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Porsche Boxster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,934

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $32,131

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201520152015
ModelJettaBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimGLIBaseSGTS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $24,770 $51,400 $63,300 $73,500
Autobahn Package 2,405      
Navigation system 1,990      
Cargo net 69      
Sport seats plus   800 800  
Porsche Dynamic Light System   1,560    
Infotainment Package   3,990 3,990  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 615 165
Aluminum trim   760 760 895
Sport suspension (upgrade)   1,235 1,235 0
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       650
Satellite radio       670
Autobahn Package 2,227      
Navigation system 1,758      
Cargo net 55      
Sport seats plus   0 0  
Porsche Dynamic Light System   0    
Infotainment Package   0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0 0
Aluminum trim   0 0 0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0 0 0
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       0
Satellite radio       0
Options (change) 4,464 9,670 8,110 3,090
Options (change) 4,040 0 0 0
Destination 700 995 995 995
Total Price $29,934 $62,065 $72,405 $77,585

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,991
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,904
Model Year2009201520152015
ModelJettaBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimGLIBaseSGTS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine200hp I4265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10185, 7445, 10185, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/45-18235/40-19235/35-20
Total Price$29,934$62,065$72,405$77,585
Adjustments for Features0-3,140-3,440-5,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,934$58,925$68,965$72,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,040$13,585

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year2009201520152015
ModelJettaBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimGLIBaseSGTS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Roll bar $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100   
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0   
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Power convertible top $4000$4000$4000
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio $50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Off-road navigation system $0$0 
SD Card slot$25   
Surround sound  $250 
Traffic information $25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50 $50
Steering-linked headlights $150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats$200   
Leather door panel trim  $250 
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $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
Total Value of Features$3,340$6,480$6,780$8,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,140$3,440$5,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-50-47-65

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20092015
ModelJettaBoxster
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase101.5 in97.4 in
Length179.3 in172.2 in
Width70.1 in70.9 in
Height57.4 in50.5 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Porsche Dynamic Light System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
App support0No
Total Requested84066%
Total Not Requested42534%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
App support0No
Total Requested84092%
Total Not Requested758%

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