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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: $30,090

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $32,565

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020132013
ModelCaymanCaymanBeetleBeetle
TrimBaseSTurboR-Line
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $51,400 $61,500 $23,695 $30,135
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    
CD changer, in-dash 650 650    
Satellite radio 750 750    
Front sport buckets 800 800    
Xenon HID headlights 1,560 1,560    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,600  
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    
CD changer, in-dash 553 553    
Satellite radio 0 0    
Front sport buckets 0 0    
Xenon HID headlights 0 0    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,376  
Options (change) 10,305 10,305 5,600 0
Options (change) 1,395 1,395 5,376 0
Destination 950 950 795 795
Total Price $62,655 $72,755 $30,090 $30,930

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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: $34,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,131
Model Year2010201020132013
ModelCaymanCaymanBeetleBeetle
TrimBaseSTurboR-Line
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine265hp H6320hp H6200hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4235, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$62,655$72,755$30,090$30,930
Adjustments for Features00-1,500-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,655$72,755$28,590$29,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,100$0$590

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2010201020132013
ModelCaymanCaymanBeetleBeetle
TrimBaseSTurboR-Line
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$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$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 $325
CD player  $125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio   $50
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Off-road navigation system$0$0  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75$75
Cornering lights  $50$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$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$1,370$1,370$2,870$3,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,500$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,442-1,682

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20102013
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

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested285059%
Total Not Requested197541%

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