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Porsche Panamera vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Panamera vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $61,305

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraBeetle
TrimBaseE-HybridSTurboTurbo S E-HybridSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $85,000 $99,600 $103,000 $150,000 $184,400 $24,020
Metallic paint (extra cost) 830 830 830      
Proximity key 1,100 1,100 1,100      
Blind spot warning system 1,060 1,060 1,060 1,060 1,060  
Premium Package           2,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)           130
Floor mats           235
Metallic paint (extra cost) 706 706 706      
Proximity key 935 935 935      
Blind spot warning system 901 901 901 901 901  
Premium Package           2,150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)           100
Floor mats           185
Options (change) 2,990 2,990 2,990 1,060 1,060 2,865
Options (change) 2,542 2,542 2,542 901 901 2,435
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 850
Gas Tax 0 -6,670 0 0 -6,670 0
Total Price $89,040 $96,970 $107,040 $152,110 $179,840 $27,735

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $55,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,605
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraBeetle
TrimBaseE-HybridSTurboTurbo S E-HybridSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine330hp V6330hp V6 PiH440hp V6550hp V8550hp V8 PiH174hp I4
TransmissionS8S8S8S8S8T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 10150, 10150, 10710, 14710, 14400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-19265/45-19265/45-19275/40-20275/35-21235/45-18
Total Price$89,040$96,970$107,040$152,110$179,840$27,735
Adjustments for Features-5,745-9,020-7,445-11,945-17,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,295$87,950$99,595$140,165$162,420$27,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,655$16,300$56,870$79,125$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraBeetle
TrimBaseE-HybridSTurboTurbo S E-HybridSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Remote climate control $25  $25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Ceramic brake rotors    $4000 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear     $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire     $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100 
Vehicle health reports     $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo mat     $40
Second-row low console$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Electric A/C (optional) $0  $0 
Electric heater (optional) $0  $0 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
14 kWh battery pack $0  $0 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0  $0 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler     $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400 
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support     $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Mirrorlink support     $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25
Surround sound   $250$250 
Traffic + travel information     $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 $25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer $100  $100 
Cornering lights   $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Headlight washers   $50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  $25 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Performance meter $150  $150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150 
Visor mirror, driver     $10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Heated second row seats   $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  $50
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces     $0
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000 
Wood trim   $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 $1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  $200 
Transmission 
Launch control $100  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,630$12,905$11,330$15,830$21,305$3,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,745$9,020$7,445$11,945$17,420$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-232286-250-1534570

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182018
ModelPanameraBeetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.1 in100.0 in
Length198.8 in168.4 in
Width76.3 in71.2 in
Height56.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,080 lb.3,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.7 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
17.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft329.9 ft3

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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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Fog lights125No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested162565%
Total Not Requested87535%

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