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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: $30,790

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $36,465

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520142014
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanBeetleBeetle
TrimBaseSGTSR-LineGSR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $52,600 $63,800 $75,200 $24,995 $29,995
Premium Package Plus 3,620        
Power sport seats 2,320        
Infotainment Package 3,990 3,990      
Leather Package 500        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 165    
CD changer, in-dash 670 670 570    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,235 1,235      
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0      
Satellite radio     670    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package       5,300  
Premium Package Plus 0        
Power sport seats 0        
Infotainment Package 0 0      
Leather Package 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0    
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0 0      
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0      
Satellite radio     0    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package       5,088  
Options (change) 13,660 7,220 2,115 5,300 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 5,088 0
Destination 995 995 995 820 795
Total Price $67,255 $72,015 $78,310 $31,115 $30,790

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle GSR
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,274
Model Year20152015201520142014
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanBeetleBeetle
TrimBaseSGTSR-LineGSR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine275hp H6325hp H6340hp H6210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9445, 10235, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19235/35-20235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$67,255$72,015$78,310$31,115$30,790
Adjustments for Features-3,2250-2,635-1,175-1,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,030$72,015$75,675$29,940$29,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,985$11,645$575$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20152015201520142014
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanBeetleBeetle
TrimBaseSGTSR-LineGSR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  $250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350    
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100    
Automatic climate control, front$200    
Dual-zone climate control$125    
Rain-sensing wipers$175    
Residual heat$50    
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)  $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0$0$0
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400  
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 $325
CD player   $125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio$50$50  $50
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive$15$15   
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600
Off-road navigation system$0$0   
SD Card slot   $25$25
Surround sound $250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
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    
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Boost gauge   $75$75
Chronometer  $100  
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125
Headlight washers$50 $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150$150
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated front seats$200  $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200    
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Total Value of Features$6,570$3,345$5,980$4,520$4,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,225$0$2,635$1,175$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments-480-33-1,129-1,369

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20152014
ModelCaymanBeetle
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase97.4 in100.0 in
Length172.4 in168.4 in
Width70.9 in71.2 in
Height50.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.2,988 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
15.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.029.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested110044%
Total Not Requested137556%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested87569%
Total Not Requested39031%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested87596%
Total Not Requested404%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

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
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested295064%
Total Not Requested167536%

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