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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: $28,670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182011201120112011
ModelJettaJettaBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLIBaseSS Black EditionSpyder
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $26,245 $29,545 $48,100 $58,600 $65,200 $61,800
Floor mats 235 235       0
Cargo net 100 100        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130          
Door sill trim plates 240 240        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325          
Auto-dimming mirrors     690 690   690
Navigation system     3,430     3,110
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers     0     0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710 710   710
Heated front seats     525 525 525 525
Obstacle detection, rear     530 530 530 530
Voice control for nav and audio     595 595 595 595
Automatic climate control, front     650 650    
Audio controls on steering wheel     615 615 125  
Infotainment Package       3,640    
Leather sport seats           0
Air conditioning           1,760
Bluetooth cell phone link           0
Aux input           0
Floor mats 185 185       0
Cargo net 80 80        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100          
Door sill trim plates 200 200        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270          
Auto-dimming mirrors     0 0   0
Navigation system     0     0
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers     0     0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0   0
Heated front seats     0 0 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear     451 451 451 451
Voice control for nav and audio     0 0 0 0
Automatic climate control, front     0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel     0 0 0  
Infotainment Package       0    
Leather sport seats           0
Air conditioning           0
Bluetooth cell phone link           0
Aux input           0
Options (change) 1,030 575 7,745 7,955 1,775 7,920
Options (change) 835 465 451 451 451 451
Destination 850 850 950 950 950 950
Total Price $28,125 $30,970 $56,795 $67,505 $67,925 $70,670

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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 S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,516
Model Year201820182011201120112011
ModelJettaJettaBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLIBaseSS Black EditionSpyder
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp I4210hp I4255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6320hp H6
TransmissionT6S6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9185, 7325, 11325, 11185, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$28,125$30,970$56,795$67,505$67,925$70,670
Adjustments for Features-4,260-3,735-4,150-4,400-5,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,865$27,235$52,645$63,105$62,675$70,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,370$0$10,460$10,030$18,025

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year201820182011201120112011
ModelJettaJettaBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLIBaseSS Black EditionSpyder
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
6-speed automated manual $1100    
6-speed manual  $150$150$150$150
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850     
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Proximity key$250$250    
Remote app$25$25    
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100$100$100
Wind blocker, small    $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    
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$250$250
Rearview camera$200$200    
Roll bar  $200$200$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$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0     
Body kit $0    
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0    
Power convertible top  $4000$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler$200$200   $200
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400 
Sunroof$900$900    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100    
App support$0$0    
Apple CarPlay support$100$100    
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio$50$50    
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0$0    
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound   $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
Traffic information  $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
Automatic headlights$125$125    
Compass$0     
Cornering lights    $50 
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers    $50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights    $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25    
Xenon HID headlights    $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50    
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Interior trim, special color     $0
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100    
Total Value of Features$7,215$6,690$7,105$7,355$8,205$2,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,260$3,735$4,150$4,400$5,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,071-3,579-102-91-1080

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20182011
ModelJettaBoxster
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase104.4 in95.1 in
Length183.3 in172.1 in
Width70.0 in70.9 in
Height57.2 in50.9 in
Curb Weight2,931 lb.2,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested85098%
Total Not Requested152%
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%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

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%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested85058%
Total Not Requested61542%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Spyder

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested17533%
Total Not Requested35067%
Air conditioning
FeatureValueRequested?
Air conditioning900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
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%

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