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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Porsche Boxster Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Porsche Boxster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,649

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $28,516

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072016201620162016
ModelNew BeetleBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim2.5BaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $22,240 $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600
Package 1 1,445        
Package 2 1,750        
Satellite radio 375 670 670 670 670
iPod integration 199        
Auto-dimming mirrors   690   690  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710 710
Premium Package         965
Adaptive sport seats plus         3,025
Package 1 1,342        
Package 2 1,626        
Satellite radio 331 0 0 0 0
iPod integration 176        
Auto-dimming mirrors   0   0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0
Premium Package         0
Adaptive sport seats plus         0
Options (change) 3,769 2,070 1,380 2,070 5,370
Options (change) 3,475 0 0 0 0
Destination 640 995 995 995 995
Total Price $26,649 $55,165 $61,475 $66,965 $80,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,511
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,251
Model Year20072016201620162016
ModelNew BeetleBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim2.5BaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine150hp I5265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6
TransmissionM5M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 1050, 4185, 7185, 7185, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20
Total Price$26,649$55,165$61,475$66,965$80,965
Adjustments for Features0-1,005-3,320-1,505-7,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,649$54,160$58,155$65,460$73,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,995$11,300$19,700

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20072016201620162016
ModelNew BeetleBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim2.5BaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Wind blocker$300    
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Roll bar $200$200$200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125 $125
Residual heat  $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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400$400
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
iPod integration$100    
Media drive  $15  
Navigation system  $600  
Off-road navigation system  $0  
Traffic information  $25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Chronometer    $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Headlight washers  $50 $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150 $150
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25    
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 $200 $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat    $200
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$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
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 inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Total Value of Features$2,050$3,055$5,370$3,555$9,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,005$3,320$1,505$7,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-18-54-22-87

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20072016
ModelNew BeetleBoxster
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase98.8 in97.4 in
Length161.1 in172.2 in
Width67.9 in70.9 in
Height59.1 in50.5 in
Curb Weight3,165 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room42.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume5.0 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power convertible top4000Yes
Wind blocker300No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested421593%
Total Not Requested3007%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested140073%
Total Not Requested52527%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested45042%
Total Not Requested62558%
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 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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

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