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Porsche 911 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche 911 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,314

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $74,986

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013201320082008
Model911911911911New BeetleNew Beetle
TrimCarreraCarrera STurboTurbo SSSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $96,200 $110,800 $149,000 $172,100 $23,240 $25,740
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710        
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750    
Heated front seats 690 690 525 525 225  
iPod integration         199 199
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0        
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0    
Heated front seats 0 0 0 0 199  
iPod integration         176 176
Options (change) 2,150 2,150 1,275 1,275 424 199
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 375 176
Destination 950 950 950 950 650 640
Total Price $99,300 $113,900 $151,225 $174,325 $24,314 $26,579

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen New Beetle S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $69,316
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,195
Model Year201320132013201320082008
Model911911911911New BeetleNew Beetle
TrimCarreraCarrera STurboTurbo SSSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine350hp H6400hp H6500hp H6530hp H6150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionM7M7M6S7M5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9385, 13385, 13?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19245/35-20235/35-19235/35-19205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$99,300$113,900$151,225$174,325$24,314$26,579
Adjustments for Features-5,670-6,570-9,295-16,3450-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$93,630$107,330$141,930$157,980$24,314$25,029
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,700$48,300$64,350$0$715

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year201320132013201320082008
Model911911911911New BeetleNew Beetle
TrimCarreraCarrera STurboTurbo SSSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manual$300$300    
6-speed manual  $150   
7-speed automated manual   $1200  
5-speed manual    $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700$1700  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100  
Wind blocker$300$300$300$300 $300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Ceramic brake rotors   $4000  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250    
Side curtain airbags$350$350    
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 $100  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100    
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125    
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50    
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500  
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150    
Rear-engine configuration$0$0$0$0  
Regenerative braking$0$0    
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Larger rear spoiler  $200$200  
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325  
CD player$125$125$125 $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
iPod integration    $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Navigation system$600$600$600$600  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound  $250$250  
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
USB port$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  
Boost gauge  $75$75  
Chronometer   $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Performance meter   $150  
Steering-linked headlights   $150  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk$75$75$75$75  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200  
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75  
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$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$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 tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100  
Total Value of Features$6,545$7,445$10,170$17,220$875$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,670$6,570$9,295$16,345$0$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-54-55-58-890-1,473

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20132008
Model911New Beetle
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase96.5 in98.8 in
Length176.8 in161.1 in
Width71.2 in67.9 in
Height51.3 in59.1 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.5 in
Cargo Volume4.8 ft35.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested215100%
Total Not Requested00%

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