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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: $35,115

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $21,950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122014
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBeetle
TrimBaseSS Black EditionR-Line
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $48,100 $58,600 $65,200 $29,395
Navigation system 3,430      
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 125  
Heated front seats 525 525 525  
Front sport buckets 800 800 800  
Xenon HID headlights 1,560 1,560    
Wind blocker, small 375 375    
Infotainment Package   3,640    
Sound and Nav Package       4,400
Wind blocker       500
Navigation system 0      
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0  
Heated front seats 0 0 0  
Front sport buckets 0 0 0  
Xenon HID headlights 0 0    
Wind blocker, small 319 319    
Infotainment Package   0    
Sound and Nav Package       4,224
Wind blocker       400
Options (change) 8,015 8,225 1,450 4,900
Options (change) 319 319 0 4,624
Destination 950 950 950 820
Total Price $57,065 $67,775 $67,600 $35,115

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,144
Model Year2012201220122014
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBeetle
TrimBaseSS Black EditionR-Line
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7325, 11325, 11400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19235/40-19
Total Price$57,065$67,775$67,600$35,115
Adjustments for Features0-250-900-1,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,065$67,525$66,700$33,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,460$9,635$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2012201220122014
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBeetle
TrimBaseSS Black EditionR-Line
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
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 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
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 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler   $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0 
iPod integration   $100
Media drive$15$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0 
SD Card slot   $25
Surround sound $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Boost gauge   $75
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$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$-300$-300 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$1,470$1,720$2,370$3,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$900$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5-13-1,582

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122014
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.3,158 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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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
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 port25Yes
Total Requested82556%
Total Not Requested64044%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sound and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested245066%
Total Not Requested127534%

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