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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: $32,150

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $23,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,517

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $17,911

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBeetle
TrimBaseSSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $45,800 $55,700 $28,040
Base Invoice $39,923 $43,512 $26,917
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690  
Heated front seats 480 480  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360 1,360  
Floor mats 115 115 130
Xenon HID headlights 1,090 1,090  
Automatic climate control, front 550 550  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530  
Navigation system 3,110 3,110  
Wind blocker, small 375 375  
Premium Package     2,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130
Wind blocker     500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587  
Heated front seats 408 408  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156 1,156  
Floor mats 98 98 100
Xenon HID headlights 927 927  
Automatic climate control, front 468 468  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451  
Navigation system 2,644 2,644  
Wind blocker, small 319 319  
Premium Package     2,150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100
Wind blocker     400
Options (change) 8,990 8,990 3,260
Options (change) 7,645 7,645 2,750
Destination 860 860 850
Total Price $55,650 $65,550 $32,150
Total Invoice $48,428 $52,017 $30,517

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,939
Model Year200820082018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBeetle
TrimBaseSSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine245hp H6295hp H6174hp I4
TransmissionM5M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$55,650$65,550$32,150
Adjustments for Features0-150-3,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,650$65,400$28,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,750$0
Total Invoice$48,428$52,017$30,517
Adjustments for Features0-119-3,028
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,428$51,898$27,489
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,470$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200820082018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBeetle
TrimBaseSSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
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
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Roll bar$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights  $125
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Total Value of Features$2,680$2,830$5,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$3,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-119-3,028

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082018
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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested147559%
Total Not Requested102541%

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