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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: $40,735

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $33,480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016201620162016
ModelGolf / GTIBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimRBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $39,785 $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600
Cargo net 100        
Infotainment Package   3,990   3,990 3,990
Premium Package Plus   3,620   2,950 1,965
Power sport seats   2,320   2,320  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,170 2,170 2,170 2,170
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,790 1,790 1,790  
Rearview camera   1,515 655 1,515 1,515
Illuminated door sill trim plates   825   825 825
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 365 615 165
Auto-dimming headlights   520 520 520 520
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   2,890 2,890 2,890  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320
Voice control for nav and audio   520 520 520 520
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710 710
Sport seats plus     800    
HD radio     1,040    
Proximity key     790    
Interior ambient lighting     340    
App support     210    
Bose 505W 10 speakers       0  
Adaptive sport seats plus         3,025
Sport suspension (upgrade)         0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         650
Cargo net 80        
Infotainment Package   0   0 0
Premium Package Plus   0   0 0
Power sport seats   0   0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   0 0 0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0 0 0  
Rearview camera   0 0 0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   0   0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0 0 0
Auto-dimming headlights   0 0 0 0
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   0 0 0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   0 0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0
Sport seats plus     0    
HD radio     0    
Proximity key     0    
Interior ambient lighting     0    
App support     0    
Bose 505W 10 speakers       0  
Adaptive sport seats plus         0
Sport suspension (upgrade)         0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         0
Options (change) 100 22,805 14,120 22,135 17,375
Options (change) 80 0 0 0 0
Destination 850 995 995 995 995
Total Price $40,735 $75,900 $74,215 $87,030 $92,970

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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: $32,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18
Model Year20182016201620162016
ModelGolf / GTIBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimRBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine292hp I4265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9185, 7185, 7445, 10445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20
Total Price$40,735$75,900$74,215$87,030$92,970
Adjustments for Features0-2,205-505-2,705-4,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,735$73,695$73,710$84,325$88,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$15$10,630$14,920

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20182016201620162016
ModelGolf / GTIBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimRBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Power rear side windows$200    
Remote app$25    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Backup collision intervention$150    
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200    
Lane departure warning$200    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Roll bar $200$200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist$25    
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 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents$100    
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0$0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
Body kit$0    
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0
Power convertible top $4000$4000$4000$4000
Rear spoiler$200    
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400$400
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Larger infotainment display$0    
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0    
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Traffic + travel information$25    
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Chronometer    $100
Compass$0    
Cornering lights$50    
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250    
LED headlights$1000    
Performance meter$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    
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Folding second row seats$300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, 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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Total Value of Features$7,950$10,155$8,455$10,655$12,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,205$505$2,705$4,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-29-7-31-47

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20182016
ModelGolf / GTIBoxster
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.8 in97.4 in
Length167.6 in172.2 in
Width70.8 in70.9 in
Height58.2 in50.5 in
Curb Weight2,946 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.6 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

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable
FeatureValueRequested?
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable500Yes
Sport exhaust0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested36529%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested182574%
Total Not Requested65026%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Black Edition

Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable
FeatureValueRequested?
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable500Yes
Sport exhaust0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
HD radio
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

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%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable
FeatureValueRequested?
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable500Yes
Sport exhaust0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested90098%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested132567%
Total Not Requested65033%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Performance meter150Yes
App support0Yes
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested105063%
Total Not Requested61537%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested117580%
Total Not Requested30020%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested40024%
Total Not Requested130076%

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