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Porsche 911 vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche 911 vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $59,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120112012
Model911911911911911Beetle
TrimCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo STurbo
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $77,800 $90,500 $103,100 $135,500 $160,700 $23,395
PCM 2,110 2,110 2,110      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710      
Heated front seats 525 525 525 525 525  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 365 0 0  
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750 750  
Front sport buckets 800 800        
Sport suspension (upgrade) 3,040 950 950     0
Carrera S wheels 1,550          
Navigation Package           1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package           3,000
Xenon HID headlights           1,000
PCM 0 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0      
Heated front seats 0 0 0 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0  
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0 0  
Front sport buckets 680 680        
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0 0 0     0
Carrera S wheels 1,318          
Navigation Package           1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package           2,880
Xenon HID headlights           860
Options (change) 10,100 6,460 5,410 1,275 1,275 5,600
Options (change) 1,998 680 0 0 0 5,276
Destination 950 950 950 950 950 770
Total Price $88,850 $97,910 $109,460 $137,725 $162,925 $29,765

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $57,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,628
Model Year201120112011201120112012
Model911911911911911Beetle
TrimCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo STurbo
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine345hp H6385hp H6408hp H6500hp H6530hp H6200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6S7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9235, 9385, 13385, 13400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/40-19
Total Price$88,850$97,910$109,460$137,725$162,925$29,765
Adjustments for Features-1,475-1,475-1,975-5,600-12,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,375$96,435$107,485$132,125$150,425$29,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,060$20,110$44,750$63,050$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201120112011201120112012
Model911911911911911Beetle
TrimCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo STurbo
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150 $150
7-speed automated manual    $1200 
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Proximity key     $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Ceramic brake rotors    $4000 
Side curtain airbags     $350
Temporary spare tire     $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover     $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers     $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500   
Rear-engine configuration$0$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Larger rear spoiler   $200$200 
Rear spoiler     $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25
CD changer, in-dash    $325 
CD player$125$125$125$125 $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
iPod integration     $100
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot     $25
Surround sound   $250$250 
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 
Boost gauge   $75$75$75
Chronometer    $100 
Cornering lights     $50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights    $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25
Visor mirror, driver     $10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200 
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$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 tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100 
Total Value of Features$3,370$3,370$3,870$7,495$14,395$1,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,475$1,475$1,975$5,600$12,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-49-25-17-39-730

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112012
Model911Beetle
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase92.5 in99.9 in
Length175.6 in168.4 in
Width71.2 in71.2 in
Height51.6 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom31.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.429.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%
Carrera S wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
235/35ZR19 tires200No
295/30ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested87540%

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