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

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Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,654

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $25,346

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterNew Beetle
TrimBaseSS Black Edition2.5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $48,100 $58,600 $65,200 $22,120
Auto-dimming mirrors 690 690    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710    
Heated front seats 525 525 525  
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650  
Wind blocker, small 375 375    
Infotainment Package   3,640    
Package 1       1,325
Package 2       1,705
Satellite radio       375
CD changer, remote       499
Auto-dimming mirrors 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Heated front seats 0 0 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0  
Wind blocker, small 319 319    
Infotainment Package   0    
Package 1       1,231
Package 2       1,584
Satellite radio       331
CD changer, remote       340
Options (change) 2,950 6,590 1,175 3,904
Options (change) 319 319 0 3,486
Destination 950 950 950 630
Total Price $52,000 $66,140 $67,325 $26,654

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,966
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,896
Model Year2012201220122006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterNew Beetle
TrimBaseSS Black Edition2.5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6150hp I5
TransmissionM6M6M6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4325, 11325, 11?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19225/45-17
Total Price$52,000$66,140$67,325$26,654
Adjustments for Features-380-1,470-2,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,620$64,670$64,905$26,654
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,050$13,285$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2012201220122006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterNew Beetle
TrimBaseSS Black Edition2.5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Wind blocker   $300
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests   $500
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD changer, remote   $200
CD player   $125
Media drive $15$15 
Navigation system $600$600 
Off-road navigation system $0$0 
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Surround sound $250$250 
Traffic information $25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Cornering lights  $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers  $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$2,030$3,120$4,070$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$380$1,470$2,420$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9-28-340

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20122006
ModelBoxsterNew Beetle
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.1 in98.8 in
Length172.1 in161.1 in
Width70.9 in67.9 in
Height50.9 in59.1 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.3,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 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 Volume9.9 ft35.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested126586%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power convertible top4000Yes
Wind blocker300No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested421593%
Total Not Requested3007%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested152579%
Total Not Requested40021%

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