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Porsche Cayenne vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Cayenne vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,500

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $35,620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162016201620162017
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneBeetle
TrimBaseDieselSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo SR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $58,300 $62,300 $74,800 $77,200 $95,500 $114,700 $157,300 $32,550
Auto-dimming mirrors 420 420 420 420 420      
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750 750 750 750  
Comfort Lighting Package 325 325 325 325 325 325 325  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790 790 790      
Rearview camera 1,750 1,750 655 655 655 655 655  
Heated front seats 525 525 525 525 525      
Remote app 540 540 540   540 540 540  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595 595 595  
App support 210 210 210 210 210 210 210  
Proximity key 890 890 890 890 890 890 890  
Sunroof 1,190 1,190            
Blind spot warning system 850 850 850 850 850 850 850  
Wheel-lip moldings 990 990 990 990   990    
Wood trim             0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)               130
Auto-dimming mirrors 0 0 0 0 0      
Satellite radio 638 638 638 638 638 638 638  
Comfort Lighting Package 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0      
Rearview camera 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Heated front seats 0 0 0 0 0      
Remote app 0 0 0   0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506 506 506 506  
App support 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Proximity key 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Sunroof 0 0            
Blind spot warning system 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Wheel-lip moldings 0 0 0 0   0    
Wood trim             0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)               100
Options (change) 9,825 9,825 7,540 7,000 6,550 5,805 4,815 130
Options (change) 1,144 1,144 1,144 1,144 1,144 1,144 1,144 100
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 995 820
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -5,335 0 0 0 0
Total Price $69,120 $73,120 $83,335 $79,860 $103,045 $121,500 $163,110 $33,500

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,141
Model Year20162016201620162016201620162017
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneBeetle
TrimBaseDieselSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo SR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6240hp V6 D420hp V6333hp V6 PiH440hp V6520hp V8570hp V8210hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8T8S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10100, 10100, 10100, 10100, 10585, 14585, 14400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18265/50-19265/50-19275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21235/40-19
Total Price$69,120$73,120$83,335$79,860$103,045$121,500$163,110$33,500
Adjustments for Features-5,560-5,510-5,760-5,585-9,760-11,935-17,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,560$67,610$77,575$74,275$93,285$109,565$145,550$33,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$14,015$10,715$29,725$46,005$81,990$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162016201620162016201620162017
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneBeetle
TrimBaseDieselSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo SR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed automated manual       $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD       $0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35$35$35$35 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power     $350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats       $0
Ceramic brake rotors      $4000 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear       $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear       $100
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  $150 $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 $100  $100 
Vehicle health reports       $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers       $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential      $300 
Lockable center differential$150 $150 $150$150$150 
Lockable rear differential      $150 
Engine / Motor 
11 kWh battery pack   $0    
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500   
Regenerative braking $0   $0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0 $0 
Body kit    $0   
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler    $200   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  $0
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support       $100
Apple CarPlay support       $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Mirrorlink support       $0
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot       $25
SMS text-to-speech reader       $25
Surround sound     $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar       $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights      $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge    $75$75$75$75
Chronometer      $100$100
Cornering lights    $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers    $50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable       $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25    
LED headlights     $1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25$25 
Performance meter      $150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors       $25
Visor mirror, driver       $10
Visor mirror, passenger       $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100$100  
Automatic seat bolsters, driver     $300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger     $300$300 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Heated second row seats     $200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat       $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat       $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat       $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat       $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150 
Metal pedals    $75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat     $100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat     $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim      $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars      $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control      $100 
Total Value of Features$9,180$9,130$9,380$9,205$13,380$15,555$21,180$3,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,560$5,510$5,760$5,585$9,760$11,935$17,560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-172-161-148224-203-210-2300

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162017
ModelCayenneBeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.0 in100.0 in
Length191.1 in168.4 in
Width78.7 in71.2 in
Height67.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,489 lb.3,019 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.7 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Diesel

Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid

Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

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