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Porsche Cayman vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Cayman vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,990

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $35,095

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122009
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanNew Beetle
TrimBaseSS Black EditionR2.5L
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $51,900 $62,100 $67,500 $66,300 $17,915
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710   710  
Heated front seats 525 525 525 525  
Infotainment Package   3,640      
Air conditioning       1,760  
Floor mats       0  
Leather sport seats       0  
Satellite radio         375
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0   0  
Heated front seats 0 0 0 0  
Infotainment Package   0      
Air conditioning       0  
Floor mats       0  
Leather sport seats       0  
Satellite radio         331
Options (change) 1,235 4,875 525 2,995 375
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 331
Destination 950 950 950 950 700
Total Price $54,085 $67,925 $68,975 $70,245 $18,990

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,180
Model Year20122012201220122009
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanNew Beetle
TrimBaseSS Black EditionR2.5L
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine265hp H6320hp H6330hp H6330hp H6150hp I5
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4325, 11325, 11No audio?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19205/55-16
Total Price$54,085$67,925$68,975$70,245$18,990
Adjustments for Features-1,805-2,920-4,270-2,0800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,280$65,005$64,705$68,165$18,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,725$12,425$15,885$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20122012201220122009
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanNew Beetle
TrimBaseSS Black EditionR2.5L
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150 
5-speed manual    $0
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Temporary spare tire    $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400  
Tall rear wing-type spoiler   $500 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 $50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD player$125$125$125 $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0  
Media drive $15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 $50
Navigation system $600$600  
Off-road navigation system $0$0  
Satellite radio $200$200 $200
Surround sound $250$250  
Traffic information $25$25  
USB port $25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150  
Cornering lights  $50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights  $150  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats    $300
Interior trim, special color   $0 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$2,880$3,995$5,345$3,155$1,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,805$2,920$4,270$2,080$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-32-41-59-280

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20122009
ModelCaymanNew Beetle
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.1 in98.7 in
Length171.1 in161.1 in
Width70.9 in67.9 in
Height51.4 in59.0 in
Curb Weight2,977 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.527.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested126586%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman R

Leather sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%

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