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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: $63,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132012
Model911911Beetle
TrimCarreraCarrera STurbo
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $84,300 $98,900 $23,395
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710  
Heated front seats 690 690  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615  
Sunroof 1,990 1,990  
Satellite radio 750 750  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 2,980 890 0
Navigation Package     1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package     3,000
Xenon HID headlights     1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Heated front seats 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0  
Sunroof 0 0  
Satellite radio 0 0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0 0 0
Navigation Package     1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package     2,880
Xenon HID headlights     860
Options (change) 7,735 5,645 5,600
Options (change) 0 0 5,276
Destination 950 950 770
Total Price $92,985 $105,495 $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 Carrera S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $61,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,576
Model Year201320132012
Model911911Beetle
TrimCarreraCarrera STurbo
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine350hp H6400hp H6200hp I4
TransmissionM7M7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19245/35-20235/40-19
Total Price$92,985$105,495$29,765
Adjustments for Features-1,900-2,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,085$103,195$29,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,110$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201320132012
Model911911Beetle
TrimCarreraCarrera STurbo
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manual$300$300 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Rear-engine configuration$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Boost gauge  $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 
Interior ambient lighting  $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
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
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 
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Total Value of Features$3,870$4,270$1,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,900$2,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-19-210

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20132012
Model911Beetle
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase96.5 in99.9 in
Length176.8 in168.4 in
Width71.2 in71.2 in
Height51.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,043 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.829.9 ft3

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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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