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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: $27,570

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $38,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152016201620162016
ModelJettaJettaBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLI SELBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $25,380 $29,280 $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600
Lighting Package 995          
Rear spoiler 375          
Infotainment Package     3,990   3,990 3,990
Premium Package Plus     3,620   2,950 1,965
Power sport seats     2,320   2,320  
Rearview camera     1,515 655 1,515 1,515
Sport suspension (upgrade)     1,235 1,235 1,235 0
Audio controls on steering wheel     615 365 615 165
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710 710 710 710
Sport seats plus       800    
Satellite radio       670    
Proximity key       790    
Interior ambient lighting       340    
Bose 505W 10 speakers         0  
Adaptive sport seats plus           3,025
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)           650
Lighting Package 856          
Rear spoiler 300          
Infotainment Package     0   0 0
Premium Package Plus     0   0 0
Power sport seats     0   0  
Rearview camera     0 0 0 0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0 0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel     0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0 0 0
Sport seats plus       0    
Satellite radio       0    
Proximity key       0    
Interior ambient lighting       0    
Bose 505W 10 speakers         0  
Adaptive sport seats plus           0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)           0
Options (change) 1,370 0 14,005 5,565 13,335 12,020
Options (change) 1,156 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 820 820 995 995 995 995
Total Price $27,570 $30,100 $67,100 $65,660 $78,230 $87,615

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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: $34,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,061
Model Year201520152016201620162016
ModelJettaJettaBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLI SELBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp I4210hp I4265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6
TransmissionT6M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9185, 7185, 7445, 10445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20
Total Price$27,570$30,100$67,100$65,660$78,230$87,615
Adjustments for Features-4000-5,295-3,645-5,795-8,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,170$30,100$61,805$62,015$72,435$79,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,930$0$210$10,630$17,365

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year201520152016201620162016
ModelJettaJettaBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLI SELBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150$150
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Remote app$25$25    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 $350$350
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Blind spot warning system $200    
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
Roll bar  $200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50    
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents$100$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
Body kit $0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  $0$0
Power convertible top  $4000$4000$4000$4000
Rear spoiler$200$200    
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400$400
Sunroof$900$900    
Infotainment 
App support  $0 $0$0
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50 $50$50
iPod integration$100$100    
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot$25$25    
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
USB port  $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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150
Chronometer     $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Performance meter     $150
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50    
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Leather door panel trim    $250 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Memory system, driver seat  $200 $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 $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$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0    
Synthetic suede door panel trim     $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Total Value of Features$4,275$3,875$9,170$7,520$9,670$12,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$400$0$5,295$3,645$5,795$8,445
Value of Feature Adjustments-3820-79-55-74-96

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20152016
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 Weight2,860 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
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested80094%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested82565%
Total Not Requested44035%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
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 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 S

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 support0No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested82590%
Total Not Requested9010%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
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 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

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Performance meter150No
App support0No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested82550%
Total Not Requested84050%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
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
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested1509%
Total Not Requested155091%

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