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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Porsche Boxster Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Porsche Boxster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,115

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $21,950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201220122012
ModelBeetleBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimR-LineBaseSS Black Edition
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $29,395 $48,100 $58,600 $65,200
Sound and Nav Package 4,400      
Wind blocker 500      
Navigation system   3,430    
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers   0    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710  
Heated front seats   525 525 525
Front sport buckets   800 800 800
Xenon HID headlights   1,560 1,560  
Wind blocker, small   375 375  
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 615 125
Infotainment Package     3,640  
Sound and Nav Package 4,224      
Wind blocker 400      
Navigation system   0    
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers   0    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0  
Heated front seats   0 0 0
Front sport buckets   0 0 0
Xenon HID headlights   0 0  
Wind blocker, small   319 319  
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0 0
Infotainment Package     0  
Options (change) 4,900 8,015 8,225 1,450
Options (change) 4,624 319 319 0
Destination 820 950 950 950
Total Price $35,115 $57,065 $67,775 $67,600

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,144
Model Year2014201220122012
ModelBeetleBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimR-LineBaseSS Black Edition
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine210hp I4255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9185, 7325, 11325, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$35,115$57,065$67,775$67,600
Adjustments for Features-1,6500-250-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,465$57,065$67,525$66,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,460$9,635

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year2014201220122012
ModelBeetleBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimR-LineBaseSS Black Edition
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key$250   
Remote app$25   
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Wind blocker$300   
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500   
Roll bar $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0   
Rear spoiler$200   
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0
iPod integration$100   
Media drive $15$15$15
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0
SD Card slot$25   
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Boost gauge$75   
Cornering lights$50  $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$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   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$3,120$1,470$1,720$2,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,650$0$250$900
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5820-5-13

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Beetle vs. Porsche Boxster features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20142012
ModelBeetleBoxster
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase100.0 in95.1 in
Length168.4 in172.1 in
Width71.2 in70.9 in
Height58.0 in50.9 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.2,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room43.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume7.1 ft39.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Beetle vs. Porsche Boxster specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sound and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested245066%
Total Not Requested127534%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested82595%
Total Not Requested405%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested82556%
Total Not Requested64044%

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