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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: $26,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,880

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $20,302

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820082008
ModelJettaJettaBoxsterBoxster
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLIBaseS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $26,245 $29,545 $45,800 $55,700
Base Invoice $25,195 $28,362 $39,923 $43,512
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325   690 690
Cargo net 100 100    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130      
Door sill trim plates 240 240    
Floor mats 235 235 115 115
Metallic paint (extra cost)     690 690
Heated front seats     480 480
Obstacle detection, rear     530 530
Automatic climate control, front     550 550
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel     1,360 1,360
Navigation system     3,110 3,110
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270   587 587
Cargo net 80 80    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100      
Door sill trim plates 200 200    
Floor mats 185 185 98 98
Metallic paint (extra cost)     587 587
Heated front seats     408 408
Obstacle detection, rear     451 451
Automatic climate control, front     468 468
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel     1,156 1,156
Navigation system     2,644 2,644
Options (change) 1,030 575 7,525 7,525
Options (change) 835 465 6,399 6,399
Destination 850 850 860 860
Total Price $28,125 $30,970 $54,185 $64,085
Total Invoice $26,880 $29,677 $47,182 $50,771

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,138
Model Year2018201820082008
ModelJettaJettaBoxsterBoxster
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLIBaseS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp I4210hp I4245hp H6295hp H6
TransmissionT6S6M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 950, 4230, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18205/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$28,125$30,970$54,185$64,085
Adjustments for Features-875-3500-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,250$30,620$54,185$63,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,370$0$9,750
Total Invoice$26,880$29,677$47,182$50,771
Adjustments for Features-836-3350-119
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,044$29,342$47,182$50,652
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,298$0$3,470

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year2018201820082008
ModelJettaJettaBoxsterBoxster
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLIBaseS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
5-speed manual  $0 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision 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  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo mat$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Body kit $0  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Power convertible top  $4000$4000
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400
Sunroof$900$900  
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  
Mirrorlink support$0$0  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass$0   
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Metal pedals $75$75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$7,615$7,090$6,740$6,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$350$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-836-3350-119

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20182008
ModelJettaBoxster
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase104.4 in95.1 in
Length183.3 in170.4 in
Width70.0 in70.9 in
Height57.2 in51.0 in
Curb Weight2,931 lb.2,856 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.6 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

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%
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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