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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: $25,795

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBeetle
TrimBaseSS Black EditionSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $48,100 $58,600 $65,200 $28,040
Navigation system 3,430      
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0      
Convenience Package 2,490 2,490    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710    
Heated front seats 525 525 525  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 125  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595  
Infotainment Package   3,640    
Premium Package       2,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       130
Floor mats       130
Wind blocker       500
Navigation system 0      
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0      
Convenience Package 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Heated front seats 0 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0  
Infotainment Package   0    
Premium Package       2,150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       100
Floor mats       100
Wind blocker       400
Options (change) 8,895 9,105 1,775 3,260
Options (change) 451 451 451 2,750
Destination 950 950 950 850
Total Price $57,945 $68,655 $67,925 $32,150

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,009
Model Year2012201220122018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBeetle
TrimBaseSS Black EditionSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6174hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6T6
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)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19235/45-18
Total Price$57,945$68,655$67,925$32,150
Adjustments for Features0-250-250-2,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,945$68,405$67,675$29,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,460$9,730$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2012201220122018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBeetle
TrimBaseSS Black EditionSE
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
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
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Rearview camera   $200
Roll bar$200$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$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler   $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio   $50
Media drive$15$15$15 
Mirrorlink support   $0
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0 
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Automatic headlights   $125
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
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
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
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$2,870$3,120$3,120$5,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$250$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5-5-2,112

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122018
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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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested85058%
Total Not Requested61542%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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 lights50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested160064%
Total Not Requested90036%

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