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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: $33,500

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $30,870

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102017
ModelCaymanCaymanBeetle
TrimBaseSR-Line SEL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $51,400 $61,500 $32,550
iPod integration 440 440  
Navigation system 3,110 3,110  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690  
Audio controls on steering wheel 990 990  
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695  
Xenon HID headlights 1,560 1,560  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595  
Heated front seats 510 510  
Satellite radio 750 750  
Floor mats 90 90  
Automatic climate control, front 550 550  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530  
Front sport buckets 800 800  
Traffic information 0 0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130
iPod integration 0 0  
Navigation system 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587  
Audio controls on steering wheel 842 842  
Bluetooth cell phone link 0 0  
Xenon HID headlights 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0  
Heated front seats 0 0  
Satellite radio 0 0  
Floor mats 0 0  
Automatic climate control, front 468 468  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451  
Front sport buckets 0 0  
Traffic information 0 0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100
Options (change) 12,020 12,020 130
Options (change) 2,348 2,348 100
Destination 950 950 820
Total Price $64,370 $74,470 $33,500

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,886
Model Year201020102017
ModelCaymanCaymanBeetle
TrimBaseSR-Line SEL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine265hp H6320hp H6210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6S6
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$64,370$74,470$33,500
Adjustments for Features00-4,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,370$74,470$29,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,100$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201020102017
ModelCaymanCaymanBeetle
TrimBaseSR-Line SEL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights  $125
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,620$1,620$5,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,985

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20102017
ModelCaymanBeetle
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.1 in100.0 in
Length171.1 in168.4 in
Width70.9 in71.2 in
Height51.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,977 lb.3,019 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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