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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Porsche 718 Cayman Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Porsche 718 Cayman Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $36,935

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017
ModelBeetle718 Cayman718 Cayman
TrimSEBaseS
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,020 $53,900 $66,300
Premium Package 2,500 1,780 1,370
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130    
Floor mats 235    
Porsche Connect Plus   1,300 1,300
Navigation system   1,730 1,730
Heated steering wheel   470 470
Metallic paint (extra cost)   640 640
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0
Blind spot warning system   690 690
Proximity key   790 790
Power sport seats   2,320 2,320
Premium Package 2,150 0 0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100    
Floor mats 185    
Porsche Connect Plus   0 0
Navigation system   0 0
Heated steering wheel   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0
Blind spot warning system   0 0
Proximity key   0 0
Power sport seats   0 0
Options (change) 2,865 9,720 9,310
Options (change) 2,435 0 0
Destination 850 1,050 1,050
Total Price $27,735 $64,670 $76,660

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Porsche 718 Cayman

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 718 Cayman
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,311
Model Year201820172017
ModelBeetle718 Cayman718 Cayman
TrimSEBaseS
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine174hp I4300hp H4350hp H4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9110, 6110, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$27,735$64,670$76,660
Adjustments for Features0-1,125-1,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,735$63,545$75,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,990

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Porsche 718 Cayman

Model Year201820172017
ModelBeetle718 Cayman718 Cayman
TrimSEBaseS
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $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
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Residual heat $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Mid-engine configuration $0$0
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support$100  
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive, small $5$5
Mirrorlink support$0  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Off-road navigation system $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
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  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
No leather in second row $-300$-300
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Total Value of Features$3,810$4,935$4,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,125$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-18-15

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Porsche 718 Cayman

Model Year20182017
ModelBeetle718 Cayman
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.0 in97.4 in
Length168.4 in172.4 in
Width71.2 in70.9 in
Height58.5 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,013 lb.2,945 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested157563%
Total Not Requested92537%

Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Cayman

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested77561%
Total Not Requested50039%
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 length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Cayman S

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested77561%
Total Not Requested50039%
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 length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

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