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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: $26,690

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $27,785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162009
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterNew Beetle
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS2.5L
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $25,990
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710  
Satellite radio 670 670 670 670  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0  
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0  
Options (change) 1,380 1,380 1,380 1,380 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 995 995 995 995 700
Total Price $54,475 $61,475 $66,275 $76,975 $26,690

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,452
Model Year20162016201620162009
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterNew Beetle
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS2.5L
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6150hp I5
TransmissionM6M6M6M6T6
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)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20205/55-16
Total Price$54,475$61,475$66,275$76,975$26,690
Adjustments for Features-880-3,720-1,630-4,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,595$57,755$64,645$72,270$26,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,160$11,050$18,675$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20162016201620162009
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterNew Beetle
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS2.5L
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
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 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100   
Automatic climate control, front $200   
Dual-zone climate control $125   
Rain-sensing wipers $175   
Residual heat $50   
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75$75
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 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0   
Media drive $15   
Navigation system $600   
Off-road navigation system $0   
Traffic information $25   
USB port $25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150   
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Chronometer   $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
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 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Heated front seats $200  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
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$3,380$6,220$4,130$7,205$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$880$3,720$1,630$4,705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-16-60-24-610

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20162009
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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