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Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,150

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $34,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172018
Model718 Boxster718 BoxsterBeetle
TrimBaseSSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $56,000 $68,400 $28,040
Heated steering wheel 470 470  
Premium Package 1,370 1,370 2,500
Power sport seats 2,320 2,320  
Porsche Connect Plus 1,300 1,300  
Navigation system 1,730 1,730  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 640 640  
Proximity key 790 790  
Blind spot warning system 690 690  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130
Floor mats     130
Wind blocker     500
Heated steering wheel 0 0  
Premium Package 0 0 2,150
Power sport seats 0 0  
Porsche Connect Plus 0 0  
Navigation system 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Proximity key 0 0  
Blind spot warning system 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100
Floor mats     100
Wind blocker     400
Options (change) 9,310 9,310 3,260
Options (change) 0 0 2,750
Destination 1,050 1,050 850
Total Price $66,360 $78,760 $32,150

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 718 Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,490
Model Year201720172018
Model718 Boxster718 BoxsterBeetle
TrimBaseSSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine300hp H4350hp H4174hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)110, 6110, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$66,360$78,760$32,150
Adjustments for Features-1,440-1,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,920$77,320$32,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,400$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201720172018
Model718 Boxster718 BoxsterBeetle
TrimBaseSSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power rear side windows  $200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Wind blocker  $300
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Roll bar$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support  $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive, small$5$5 
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
No leather in second row$-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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Total Value of Features$5,235$5,235$3,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,440$1,440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-23-190

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20172018
Model718 BoxsterBeetle
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase97.4 in100.0 in
Length172.4 in168.4 in
Width70.9 in71.2 in
Height50.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,945 lb.3,226 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.3 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume9.7 ft37.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Boxster

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested77561%
Total Not Requested50039%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Boxster S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested77561%
Total Not Requested50039%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested157563%
Total Not Requested92537%

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