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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: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $36,750

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162018
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanBeetle
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSSE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $52,600 $59,200 $64,100 $75,200 $24,020
Premium Package Plus 3,620   2,950 1,965  
Power sport seats 2,320   2,320    
Infotainment Package 3,990   3,990 3,990  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165  
Rearview camera 1,515 655 1,515 1,515  
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520 520 520  
Proximity key   790      
HD radio   1,040      
App support   210      
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0    
Adaptive sport seats plus       3,025  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       650 130
Premium Package         2,500
Floor mats         235
Premium Package Plus 0   0 0  
Power sport seats 0   0    
Infotainment Package 0   0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0  
Rearview camera 0 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0  
Proximity key   0      
HD radio   0      
App support   0      
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0    
Adaptive sport seats plus       0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       0 100
Premium Package         2,150
Floor mats         185
Options (change) 13,290 4,290 12,620 12,540 2,865
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 2,435
Destination 995 995 995 995 850
Total Price $66,885 $64,485 $77,715 $88,735 $27,735

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,207
Model Year20162016201620162018
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanBeetle
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSSE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine275hp H6275hp H6325hp H6340hp H6174hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9445, 10445, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20235/45-18
Total Price$66,885$64,485$77,715$88,735$27,735
Adjustments for Features-1,7500-2,250-5,425-1,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,135$64,485$75,465$83,310$26,470
Cost Above Minimum$650$0$10,980$18,825$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162016201620162018
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanBeetle
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSSE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Remote app    $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$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
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Secondary collision brake assist    $25
Temporary spare tire    $150
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Cargo mat    $40
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0 
Rear spoiler    $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100
Apple CarPlay support    $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Mirrorlink support    $0
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot    $25
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound  $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer   $100 
Cornering lights    $50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150 
Performance meter   $150 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300  
Folding second row seats    $300
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250 
Synthetic suede headliner   $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Total Value of Features$4,845$3,095$5,345$8,520$4,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,750$0$2,250$5,425$1,265
Value of Feature Adjustments-260-29-61-1,202

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162018
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.3,013 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 lighting150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested152562%
Total Not Requested95038%
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?
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested36529%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

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%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested102552%
Total Not Requested95048%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested90098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman GTS

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
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
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested102569%
Total Not Requested45031%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Performance meter150No
App support0Yes
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested76546%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested170068%
Total Not Requested80032%

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