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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Porsche Boxster Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Porsche Boxster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,515

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $26,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012201220122012
ModelGolf / GTIBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimGTIBaseSS Black EditionSpyder
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $25,095 $48,100 $58,600 $65,200 $61,800
Driver's Edition 4,600        
Xenon HID headlights   1,560 1,560   1,560
Navigation system   3,430     3,110
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers   0     0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710   710
Heated front seats   525 525 525 525
Front sport buckets   800 800 800  
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 615 125  
Infotainment Package     3,640    
Leather sport seats         0
Air conditioning         1,760
Floor mats         0
Bluetooth cell phone link         0
Aux input         0
Driver's Edition 4,416        
Xenon HID headlights   0 0   0
Navigation system   0     0
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers   0     0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0   0
Heated front seats   0 0 0 0
Front sport buckets   0 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0 0  
Infotainment Package     0    
Leather sport seats         0
Air conditioning         0
Floor mats         0
Bluetooth cell phone link         0
Aux input         0
Options (change) 4,600 7,640 7,850 1,450 7,665
Options (change) 4,416 0 0 0 0
Destination 820 950 950 950 950
Total Price $30,515 $56,690 $67,400 $67,600 $70,415

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,616
Model Year20142012201220122012
ModelGolf / GTIBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimGTIBaseSS Black EditionSpyder
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine200hp I4255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6320hp H6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8185, 7325, 11325, 11185, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$30,515$56,690$67,400$67,600$70,415
Adjustments for Features-1,905-3,950-4,200-4,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,610$52,740$63,200$62,650$70,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,460$9,910$17,675

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20142012201220122012
ModelGolf / GTIBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimGTIBaseSS Black EditionSpyder
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200    
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Wind blocker, small   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Roll bar $200$200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50    
Cargo cover$75    
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Rain-sensing wipers   $175 
Rear air vents$100    
Rear wiper$175    
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Power convertible top $4000$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400 
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0
iPod integration$100    
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Surround sound  $250$250 
Traffic information $25$25$25 
USB port $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 
Compass$0    
Cornering lights   $50 
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Folding second row seats$300    
Interior trim, special color    $0
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0
Total Value of Features$3,575$5,620$5,870$6,620$1,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,905$3,950$4,200$4,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,831-66-59-700

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20142012
ModelGolf / GTIBoxster
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Wheelbase101.5 in95.1 in
Length165.4 in172.1 in
Width70.3 in70.9 in
Height58.3 in50.9 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.2,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested215070%
Total Not Requested90030%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested82595%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested82556%
Total Not Requested64044%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Spyder

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested17533%
Total Not Requested35067%
Air conditioning
FeatureValueRequested?
Air conditioning900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Leather sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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