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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: $36,020

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $23,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $930

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $49,454

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820072007
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIBoxsterBoxster
TrimGTI AutobahnRBaseS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $35,070 $39,785 $45,600 $55,500
Base Invoice $33,667 $0 $38,760 $48,415
Cargo net 100 100    
Sport Chrono Package     920 920
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,990 1,990
Power Seat Package     1,550 1,550
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     690 690
Floor mats     115 115
Heated front seats     480 480
Obstacle detection, rear     530 530
Automatic climate control, front     550 550
Front sport buckets     760 760
Audio controls on steering wheel     990 990
Navigation system     3,070 3,070
Xenon HID headlights     1,090 1,090
Cargo net 80 80    
Sport Chrono Package     782 782
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,692 1,692
Power Seat Package     1,318 1,318
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     587 587
Floor mats     98 98
Heated front seats     408 408
Obstacle detection, rear     451 451
Automatic climate control, front     468 468
Front sport buckets     646 646
Audio controls on steering wheel     842 842
Navigation system     2,610 2,610
Xenon HID headlights     927 927
Options (change) 100 100 12,735 12,735
Options (change) 80 80 10,829 10,829
Destination 850 850 795 795
Total Price $36,020 $40,735 $59,130 $69,030
Total Invoice $34,597 $930 $50,384 $60,039

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,523
Model Year2018201820072007
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIBoxsterBoxster
TrimGTI AutobahnRBaseS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine220hp I4292hp I4245hp H6295hp H6
TransmissionM6M6M5M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 950, 4230, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/35-19205/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$36,020$40,735$59,130$69,030
Adjustments for Features-1,785-3,0100-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,235$37,725$59,130$68,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,490$0$9,750
Total Invoice$34,597$930$50,384$60,039
Adjustments for Features-1,714-690-130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,883$861$50,384$59,909
Cost Above Minimum$32,022$0$0$9,525

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year2018201820072007
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIBoxsterBoxster
TrimGTI AutobahnRBaseS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150
5-speed manual  $0 
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Backup collision intervention $150  
Blind spot warning system$200   
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Forward collision warning$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera$200$200  
Roll bar  $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500  
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0   
Power convertible top  $4000$4000
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400
Sunroof, large$1100   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
HD radio$50$50  
Larger infotainment display$0$0  
Mirrorlink support$0$0  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Chronometer  $100$100
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Headlight washers  $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Performance meter $150  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$8,425$9,650$6,640$6,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,785$3,010$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,714-690-130

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20182007
ModelGolf / GTIBoxster
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.8 in95.1 in
Length167.6 in170.4 in
Width70.8 in70.9 in
Height58.2 in51.0 in
Curb Weight2,946 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
17.4 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 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 washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%

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 washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%

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