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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: $27,840

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $32,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016201620162016
ModelJettaBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimGLIBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyder
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $23,745 $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $82,100
Navigation system 900          
Autobahn Package 2,050          
Rear spoiler 375          
Convenience Package   900   900    
Infotainment Package   3,990   3,990 3,990  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710 710 710
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 365 615 165  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   1,235 1,235 1,235 0  
Sport seats plus     800      
Satellite radio     670      
Proximity key     790      
Bose 505W 10 speakers       0    
Premium Package Plus         1,965  
Adaptive sport seats plus         3,025  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         650 650
Automatic climate control, front           760
PCM           2,965
Heated front seats           530
Navigation system 864          
Autobahn Package 1,968          
Rear spoiler 300          
Convenience Package   0   0    
Infotainment Package   0   0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0 0 0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0 0 0 0  
Sport seats plus     0      
Satellite radio     0      
Proximity key     0      
Bose 505W 10 speakers       0    
Premium Package Plus         0  
Adaptive sport seats plus         0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         0 0
Automatic climate control, front           0
PCM           0
Heated front seats           0
Options (change) 3,325 7,450 4,570 7,450 10,505 5,615
Options (change) 3,132 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 770 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $27,840 $60,545 $64,665 $72,345 $86,100 $88,710

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,820
Model Year201220162016201620162016
ModelJettaBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimGLIBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyder
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine200hp I4265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6375hp H6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9185, 7185, 7445, 10445, 10185, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20235/35-20
Total Price$27,840$60,545$64,665$72,345$86,100$88,710
Adjustments for Features0-3,920-5,620-4,920-10,170-4,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,840$56,625$59,045$67,425$75,930$84,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,420$10,800$19,305$27,440

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year201220162016201620162016
ModelJettaBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimGLIBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyder
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150$150
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200     
Proximity key$250 $250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Full-size spare tire$225     
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150   
Obstacle detection, rear  $250   
Roll bar $200$200$200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50     
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25     
Rear seat pass-through$100     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 $175 
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75 $75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500$500
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500$500
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0$0$0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0$0
Convertible top     $3000
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0$0
Power convertible top $4000$4000$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler$200     
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400$400$400
Sunroof$900     
Infotainment 
App support $0 $0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
HD radio $50 $50$50 
iPod integration$100     
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200 
SD Card slot$25     
Surround sound   $250$250 
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 $150 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125
Chronometer    $100$100
Compass$0     
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Headlight washers  $50 $50 
Interior ambient lighting    $150 
Performance meter    $150 
Steering-linked headlights  $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     
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300     
Leather door panel trim   $250  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50     
Memory system, driver seat    $200 
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat    $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$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 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0     
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0     
Synthetic suede door panel trim    $250$250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0$0
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200 
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Total Value of Features$3,675$7,595$9,295$8,595$13,845$8,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,920$5,620$4,920$10,170$4,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-64-86-68-118-52

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20122016
ModelJettaBoxster
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase104.4 in97.4 in
Length182.2 in172.2 in
Width70.0 in70.9 in
Height57.2 in50.5 in
Curb Weight2,805 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 Volume15.5 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested54024%
Total Not Requested170076%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

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 support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested82565%
Total Not Requested44035%

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%
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?
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested82590%
Total Not Requested9010%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Performance meter150No
App support0No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested82550%
Total Not Requested84050%
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 mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested77553%
Total Not Requested70047%
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 seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Spyder

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested32568%
Total Not Requested15032%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%

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