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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: $28,125

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $36,080

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016201620162016
ModelJettaBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim1.8T SELBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $26,245 $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130       650
Floor mats 235        
Door sill trim plates 240        
Cargo net 100        
Auto-dimming mirrors   690      
Convenience Package   900      
Infotainment Package   3,990   3,990 3,990
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,170 2,170 2,170 2,170
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710 710
Voice control for nav and audio   520 520 520 520
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 365 615 165
Rearview camera   1,515 655 1,515 1,515
HD radio     1,040    
Proximity key     790    
App support     210    
Bose 505W 10 speakers       0  
Premium Package Plus       2,950 1,965
Power sport seats       2,320  
Adaptive sport seats plus         3,025
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100       0
Floor mats 185        
Door sill trim plates 200        
Cargo net 80        
Auto-dimming mirrors   0      
Convenience Package   0      
Infotainment Package   0   0 0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0 0 0
Rearview camera   0 0 0 0
HD radio     0    
Proximity key     0    
App support     0    
Bose 505W 10 speakers       0  
Premium Package Plus       0 0
Power sport seats       0  
Adaptive sport seats plus         0
Options (change) 1,030 11,110 6,460 14,790 14,710
Options (change) 835 0 0 0 0
Destination 850 995 995 995 995
Total Price $28,125 $64,205 $66,555 $79,685 $90,305

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,977
Model Year20182016201620162016
ModelJettaBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim1.8T SELBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp I4265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6
TransmissionT6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
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)225/45-17235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20
Total Price$28,125$64,205$66,555$79,685$90,305
Adjustments for Features0-2,040-2,990-5,240-8,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,125$62,165$63,565$74,445$81,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,400$12,280$19,750

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20182016201620162016
ModelJettaBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim1.8T SELBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200    
Proximity key$250 $250$250$250
Remote app$25    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
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
Automatic braking, low-speed$200    
Blind spot warning system$200    
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Roll bar $200$200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist$25    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50    
Cargo mat$40    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents$100    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0$0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0    
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0
Power convertible top $4000$4000$4000$4000
Rear spoiler$200    
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400$400
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0    
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot$25    
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    
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Performance meter    $150
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25    
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Folding second row seats$300    
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat   $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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$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
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0    
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
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Total Value of Features$5,290$7,330$8,280$10,530$13,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,040$2,990$5,240$8,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-32-45-65-92

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20182016
ModelJettaBoxster
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase104.4 in97.4 in
Length183.3 in172.2 in
Width70.0 in70.9 in
Height57.2 in50.5 in
Curb Weight2,931 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.7 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested52578%
Total Not Requested15022%
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%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Black Edition

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
HD radio
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
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 lighting150No
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 headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested102552%
Total Not Requested95048%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
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 Requested15012%
Total Not Requested115088%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Performance meter150No
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 Requested90054%
Total Not Requested76546%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
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 Requested102569%
Total Not Requested45031%
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
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested1509%
Total Not Requested155091%

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