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Porsche Cayman vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Cayman vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $32,240

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102012
ModelCaymanCaymanBeetle
TrimBaseSTurbo
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $51,400 $61,500 $23,395
iPod integration 440 440  
Navigation system 3,110 3,110  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710  
Heated front seats 510 510  
Floor mats 90 90  
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695  
Audio controls on steering wheel 990 990  
Satellite radio 750 750  
Front sport buckets 800 800  
Xenon HID headlights 1,560 1,560 1,000
Navigation Package     1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package     3,000
iPod integration 0 0  
Navigation system 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Heated front seats 0 0  
Floor mats 0 0  
Bluetooth cell phone link 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 842 842  
Satellite radio 0 0  
Front sport buckets 0 0  
Xenon HID headlights 0 0 860
Navigation Package     1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package     2,880
Options (change) 9,655 9,655 5,600
Options (change) 842 842 5,276
Destination 950 950 770
Total Price $62,005 $72,105 $29,765

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,085
Model Year201020102012
ModelCaymanCaymanBeetle
TrimBaseSTurbo
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine265hp H6320hp H6200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4235, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/40-19
Total Price$62,005$72,105$29,765
Adjustments for Features00-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,005$72,105$28,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,100$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201020102012
ModelCaymanCaymanBeetle
TrimBaseSTurbo
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40$40 
Climate Control 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
SD Card slot  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$1,045$1,045$2,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,628

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20102012
ModelCaymanBeetle
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.1 in99.9 in
Length171.1 in168.4 in
Width70.9 in71.2 in
Height51.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,977 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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
14.5 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.529.9 ft3

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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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested40018%
Total Not Requested177582%

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