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Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $0

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $35,770

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062016
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBeetle
TrimBaseSR-Line SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $0 $0 $34,950
Navigation system 0 0  
Front sport buckets 0 0  
Navigation system 0 0  
Front sport buckets 0 0  
Options (change) 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 0 0 820
Total Price $0 $0 $35,770

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,382
Model Year200620062016
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBeetle
TrimBaseSR-Line SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine240hp H6280hp H6210hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/40-19
Total Price$0$0$35,770
Adjustments for Features0-150-14,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$0$-150$21,210
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200620062016
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBeetle
TrimBaseSR-Line SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Cruise control  $150
Power front side windows  $250
Power locks  $275
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote keyless entry  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Antilock brakes (ABS)  $400
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Front side airbags  $350
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150
Climate Control 
Air conditioning  $900
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rear defrost  $200
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Power convertible top  $4000
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Outside temperature display  $50
Power mirrors  $150
Tachometer  $75
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75
Floor mats  $75
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$0$150$14,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$14,560
Value of Feature Adjustments00-13,991

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062016
ModelBoxsterBeetle
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.1 in100.0 in
Length170.4 in168.4 in
Width70.9 in71.2 in
Height51.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,856 lb.3,226 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.3 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 Headroom0.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft37.1 ft3

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