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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: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $72,435

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelCayenneCayenneBeetle
TrimGTSTurboTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $98,600 $118,100 $23,395
Comfort Lighting Package 330 330  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 800    
Heated front seats 530    
Proximity key 890 890  
Navigation Package     1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package     3,000
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0
Xenon HID headlights     1,000
Comfort Lighting Package 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0    
Heated front seats 0    
Proximity key 0 0  
Navigation Package     1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package     2,880
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0
Xenon HID headlights     860
Options (change) 2,550 1,220 5,600
Options (change) 0 0 5,276
Destination 1,050 1,050 770
Total Price $102,200 $120,370 $29,765

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $59,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,585
Model Year201820182012
ModelCayenneCayenneBeetle
TrimGTSTurboTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine440hp V6520hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT8T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10665, 14400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-20265/50-19235/40-19
Total Price$102,200$120,370$29,765
Adjustments for Features-12,535-14,9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,665$105,410$29,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,745$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201820182012
ModelCayenneCayenneBeetle
TrimGTSTurboTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo net$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500  
Regenerative braking $0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
LED headlights $1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$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 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$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$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$14,230$16,655$1,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,535$14,960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-129-1300

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182012
ModelCayenneBeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.0 in99.9 in
Length191.1 in168.4 in
Width78.7 in71.2 in
Height67.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,489 lb.2,940 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 GTS

Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%

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