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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: $24,314

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $30,161

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016201620162016
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimSSEBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $23,240 $25,740 $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600
Heated front seats 225          
iPod integration 199 199        
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710 710 710 710
Satellite radio     670 670 670 670
Heated front seats 199          
iPod integration 176 176        
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0 0 0
Satellite radio     0 0 0 0
Options (change) 424 199 1,380 1,380 1,380 1,380
Options (change) 375 176 0 0 0 0
Destination 650 640 995 995 995 995
Total Price $24,314 $26,579 $54,475 $61,475 $66,275 $76,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen New Beetle S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,081
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,141
Model Year200820082016201620162016
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimSSEBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine150hp I5150hp I5265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6
TransmissionM5T6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 1050, 4185, 7185, 7185, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20
Total Price$24,314$26,579$54,475$61,475$66,275$76,975
Adjustments for Features0-1,550-2,080-4,920-2,830-5,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,314$25,029$52,395$56,555$63,445$71,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$715$0$4,160$11,050$18,675

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year200820082016201620162016
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimSSEBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100    
6-speed manual  $150$150$150$150
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100
Wind blocker $300    
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$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
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100  
Automatic climate control, front   $200  
Dual-zone climate control   $125  
Rain-sensing wipers   $175  
Residual heat   $50  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75$75
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
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0  
iPod integration$100$100    
Media drive   $15  
Navigation system   $600  
Off-road navigation system   $0  
Traffic information   $25  
USB port   $25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150  
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Chronometer     $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers   $50 $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150 $150
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25    
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Heated front seats$200$200 $200  
Leather door panel trim    $250 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0    
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$1,350$2,900$3,430$6,270$4,180$7,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,550$2,080$4,920$2,830$5,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,473-38-80-42-76

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20082016
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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