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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: $26,654

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $29,081

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterNew Beetle
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS2.5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $22,120
Auto-dimming mirrors 690   690    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710  
Satellite radio 670 670 670 670 375
CD changer, in-dash 570 670 570 570  
Premium Package       965  
Adaptive sport seats plus       3,025  
Package 1         1,325
Package 2         1,705
CD changer, remote         499
Auto-dimming mirrors 0   0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0  
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0 331
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0  
Premium Package       0  
Adaptive sport seats plus       0  
Package 1         1,231
Package 2         1,584
CD changer, remote         340
Options (change) 2,640 2,050 2,640 5,940 3,904
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 3,486
Destination 995 995 995 995 630
Total Price $55,735 $62,145 $67,535 $81,535 $26,654

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,026
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,904
Model Year20162016201620162006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterNew Beetle
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS2.5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6150hp I5
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4185, 7185, 7185, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20225/45-17
Total Price$55,735$62,145$67,535$81,535$26,654
Adjustments for Features-1,055-3,370-1,555-7,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,680$58,775$65,980$74,380$26,654
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,095$11,300$19,700$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20162016201620162006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterNew Beetle
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS2.5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150 
5-speed manual    $0
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350 
Wind blocker    $300
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests    $500
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150   
Obstacle detection, rear $250   
Roll bar$200$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 $125 
Residual heat $50 $50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD changer, remote    $200
CD player    $125
Media drive $15   
Navigation system $600   
Off-road navigation system $0   
Traffic information $25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Chronometer   $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Headlight washers $50 $50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 $150 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200 $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 $50
Memory system, driver seat   $200 
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$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $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 suede door panel trim   $250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Total Value of Features$3,330$5,645$3,830$9,430$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,055$3,370$1,555$7,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-19-54-23-870

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20162006
ModelBoxsterNew Beetle
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase97.4 in98.8 in
Length172.2 in161.1 in
Width70.9 in67.9 in
Height50.5 in59.1 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 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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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

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
Porsche Boxster S

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
Porsche Boxster GTS

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested45042%
Total Not Requested62558%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
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
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power convertible top4000Yes
Wind blocker300No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested421593%
Total Not Requested3007%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested140073%
Total Not Requested52527%

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