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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: $28,495

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBeetle
TrimBaseSSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $49,500 $60,900 $28,040
Convenience Package 1,170 1,170  
Infotainment Package 3,860 3,860  
Auto-dimming mirrors 690 690  
Porsche Dynamic Light System 1,560    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615  
App support 210 210  
Obstacle detection, front 330 330  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530  
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520  
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0  
Premium Package     2,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130
Floor mats     130
Wind blocker     500
Convenience Package 0 0  
Infotainment Package 0 0  
Auto-dimming mirrors 0 0  
Porsche Dynamic Light System 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0  
App support 0 0  
Obstacle detection, front 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0  
Premium Package     2,150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100
Floor mats     100
Wind blocker     400
Options (change) 10,195 8,635 3,260
Options (change) 451 451 2,750
Destination 950 950 850
Total Price $60,645 $70,485 $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: $30,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,627
Model Year201320132018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBeetle
TrimBaseSSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine265hp H6315hp H6174hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7445, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$60,645$70,485$32,150
Adjustments for Features0-300-1,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,645$70,185$30,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,540$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201320132018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBeetle
TrimBaseSSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
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
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rearview camera  $200
Roll bar$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$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 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Total Value of Features$2,920$3,220$4,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6-1,495

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20132018
ModelBoxsterBeetle
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase97.4 in100.0 in
Length172.2 in168.4 in
Width70.9 in71.2 in
Height50.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,226 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 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 air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Total Requested62581%
Total Not Requested15019%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
Total Requested85070%
Total Not Requested36530%
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%
Porsche Dynamic Light System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Total Requested62581%
Total Not Requested15019%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested85098%
Total Not Requested152%
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
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested157563%
Total Not Requested92537%

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