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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: $36,575

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $21,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,129

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $15,440

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720082008
ModelGolf / GTIBoxsterBoxster
TrimRBaseS
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $35,655 $45,800 $55,700
Base Invoice $34,229 $39,923 $43,512
Cargo net 100    
Sport Chrono Package   920 920
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,990 1,990
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   690 690
Xenon HID headlights   1,090 1,090
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690 690
Floor mats   115 115
Heated front seats   480 480
Automatic climate control, front   550 550
Illuminated door sill trim plates   725 725
Front sport buckets   800 800
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel   1,360 1,360
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   2,100 2,100
Cargo net 80    
Sport Chrono Package   782 782
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,692 1,692
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   587 587
Xenon HID headlights   927 927
Metallic paint (extra cost)   587 587
Floor mats   98 98
Heated front seats   408 408
Automatic climate control, front   468 468
Illuminated door sill trim plates   616 616
Front sport buckets   680 680
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel   1,156 1,156
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   1,785 1,785
Options (change) 100 11,510 11,510
Options (change) 80 9,786 9,786
Destination 820 860 860
Total Price $36,575 $58,170 $68,070
Total Invoice $35,129 $50,569 $54,158

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,762
Model Year201720082008
ModelGolf / GTIBoxsterBoxster
TrimRBaseS
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine292hp I4245hp H6295hp H6
TransmissionM6M5M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 850, 4230, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$36,575$58,170$68,070
Adjustments for Features-3350-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,240$58,170$67,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,750
Total Invoice$35,129$50,569$54,158
Adjustments for Features-3220-119
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,807$50,569$54,039
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,470

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year201720082008
ModelGolf / GTIBoxsterBoxster
TrimRBaseS
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
5-speed manual $0 
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Roll bar $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Power convertible top $4000$4000
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
HD radio$50  
Mirrorlink support$0  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
USB port$25  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights$125  
Chronometer $100$100
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights $125$125
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals $75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$6,250$5,915$6,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$335$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-3220-119

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20172008
ModelGolf / GTIBoxster
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.8 in95.1 in
Length167.5 in170.4 in
Width70.8 in70.9 in
Height57.2 in51.0 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.2,856 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

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