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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: $26,690

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $23,595

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122009
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterNew Beetle
TrimBaseSS Black Edition2.5L
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $48,100 $58,600 $65,200 $25,990
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710    
Heated front seats 525 525 525  
Infotainment Package   3,640    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Heated front seats 0 0 0  
Infotainment Package   0    
Options (change) 1,235 4,875 525 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Destination 950 950 950 700
Total Price $50,285 $64,425 $66,675 $26,690

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,480
Model Year2012201220122009
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterNew Beetle
TrimBaseSS Black Edition2.5L
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6150hp I5
TransmissionM6M6M6T6
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)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19205/55-16
Total Price$50,285$64,425$66,675$26,690
Adjustments for Features-505-1,620-3,0700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,780$62,805$63,605$26,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,025$13,825$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2012201220122009
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterNew Beetle
TrimBaseSS Black Edition2.5L
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Wind blocker, small  $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 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
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 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0 
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 
USB port $25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Cornering lights  $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Total Value of Features$2,855$3,970$5,420$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$505$1,620$3,070$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10-24-440

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See a complete comparison of Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen New Beetle features.

Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20122009
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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See a complete comparison of Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen New Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

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%

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