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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: $36,270

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $22,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102016
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBeetle
TrimBaseSR-Line SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $47,600 $58,000 $34,950
iPod integration 440 440  
Navigation system 3,110 3,110  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710  
Heated front seats 510 510  
Floor mats 90 90  
Audio controls on steering wheel 990 990  
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695  
Xenon HID headlights 1,560 1,560  
Satellite radio 750 750  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595  
Front sport buckets 800 800  
Wind blocker, small 375 375  
Traffic information 0 0  
Wind blocker     500
iPod integration 0 0  
Navigation system 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Heated front seats 0 0  
Floor mats 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 842 842  
Bluetooth cell phone link 0 0  
Xenon HID headlights 0 0  
Satellite radio 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0  
Front sport buckets 0 0  
Wind blocker, small 319 319  
Traffic information 0 0  
Wind blocker     400
Options (change) 10,625 10,625 500
Options (change) 1,161 1,161 400
Destination 950 950 820
Total Price $59,175 $69,575 $36,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,073
Model Year201020102016
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBeetle
TrimBaseSR-Line SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine255hp H6310hp H6210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4185, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/40-19
Total Price$59,175$69,575$36,270
Adjustments for Features00-2,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,175$69,575$33,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,400$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201020102016
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBeetle
TrimBaseSR-Line SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
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
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
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 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer  $100
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 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Steering-linked headlights$150$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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$1,620$1,620$4,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,589

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20102016
ModelBoxsterBeetle
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.1 in100.0 in
Length172.1 in168.4 in
Width70.9 in71.2 in
Height50.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.3,226 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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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