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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Porsche 911 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Porsche 911 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,150

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $74,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,517

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $65,661

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017201720172017
ModelBeetle911911911911911
TrimSECarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $28,040 $101,700 $115,700 $131,300 $171,500 $200,400
Base Invoice $26,917 $91,530 $104,130 $118,170 $154,350 $180,360
Premium Package 2,500          
Wind blocker 500          
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130          
Floor mats 130          
Auto-dimming mirrors   420 420 420    
Heated steering wheel   470 470   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710    
Blind spot warning system   850 850 850 850 850
Proximity key   1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Heated front seats   690 690 690    
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel       470    
Wood trim           0
Premium Package 2,150          
Wind blocker 400          
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100          
Floor mats 100          
Auto-dimming mirrors   357 357 357    
Heated steering wheel   400 400   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   604 604 604    
Blind spot warning system   723 723 723 723 723
Proximity key   927 927 927 927 927
Heated front seats   587 587 587    
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel       400    
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 3,260 4,230 4,230 4,230 1,940 1,940
Options (change) 2,750 3,598 3,598 3,598 1,650 1,650
Destination 850 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $32,150 $106,980 $120,980 $136,580 $174,490 $203,390
Total Invoice $30,517 $96,178 $108,778 $122,818 $157,050 $183,060

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Porsche 911

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $72,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $63,840
Model Year201820172017201720172017
ModelBeetle911911911911911
TrimSECarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine174hp I4370hp H6420hp H6450hp H6540hp H6580hp H6
TransmissionT6M7M7M7S7S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 8?, 8?, 8555, 12555, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20
Total Price$32,150$106,980$120,980$136,580$174,490$203,390
Adjustments for Features0-2,025-2,425-4,475-11,375-16,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,150$104,955$118,555$132,105$163,115$186,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,600$27,150$58,160$81,660
Total Invoice$30,517$96,178$108,778$122,818$157,050$183,060
Adjustments for Features0-1,821-2,180-4,024-10,238-15,098
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,517$94,357$106,598$118,794$146,812$167,962
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,241$24,437$52,455$73,605

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Porsche 911

Model Year201820172017201720172017
ModelBeetle911911911911911
TrimSECarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
7-speed manual $300$300$300  
7-speed automated manual    $1200$1200
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100$100
Power rear side windows$200     
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
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
Temporary spare tire$150     
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500$500$500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500  
Rear-engine configuration $0$0$0$0$0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Active front spoiler    $500$500
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0$0
Active rear spoiler $300$300$300$300$300
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0  
Body kit (gray/black)   $0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0$0$0
Rear spoiler$200     
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400  
Tall rear wing-type spoiler    $500$500
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge $75$75$75$75$75
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Cornering lights$50  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Headlight washers   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Performance data recording app   $200  
Performance meter   $150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25     
Visor mirror, driver$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10     
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150  
Folding second row seats$300     
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk $75$75$75$75$75
Leather door panel trim $250$250 $250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150
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
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75$75
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$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 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
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     
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Wood trim     $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels    $350 
Rear wheel steering    $1500$1500
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching   $50  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,970$5,995$6,395$8,445$15,345$20,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,025$2,425$4,475$11,375$16,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,821-2,180-4,024-10,238-15,098

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20182017
ModelBeetle911
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase100.0 in96.5 in
Length168.4 in177.1 in
Width71.2 in71.2 in
Height58.0 in50.7 in
Curb Weight3,226 lb.3,308 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room43.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft35.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.110.8 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 lights50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested162565%
Total Not Requested87535%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo S

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%

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