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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: $32,170

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBeetle
TrimBaseSSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $50,400 $62,100 $28,040
Premium Package Plus 6,230    
Infotainment Package 3,990 3,990  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615  
Obstacle detection, front 330 330  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530  
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520  
Convenience Package   1,170  
Auto-dimming mirrors   690  
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0  
Premium Package     2,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130
Floor mats     130
Wind blocker     500
Premium Package Plus 0    
Infotainment Package 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0  
Obstacle detection, front 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0  
Convenience Package   0  
Auto-dimming mirrors   0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0  
Premium Package     2,150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100
Floor mats     100
Wind blocker     400
Options (change) 12,925 8,555 3,260
Options (change) 451 451 2,750
Destination 995 995 850
Total Price $64,320 $71,650 $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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,946
Model Year201420142018
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$64,320$71,650$32,150
Adjustments for Features-1,7000-1,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,620$71,650$30,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,030$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201420142018
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 $250
Remote app  $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
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 
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Total Value of Features$5,270$3,570$4,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,700$0$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-380-1,163

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20142018
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

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Wind blocker, small100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested162542%
Total Not Requested225058%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
Media drive, large15No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested36529%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested62581%
Total Not Requested15019%
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?
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested90098%
Total Not Requested152%

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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