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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: $36,270

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $30,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelBeetleBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimR-Line SELBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $34,950 $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600
Wind blocker 500        
Infotainment Package   3,990   3,990 3,990
Premium Package Plus   3,620      
Power sport seats   2,320      
Leather Package   500 500    
Rearview camera   1,515 655 1,515 1,515
Sport suspension (upgrade)   1,235 1,235 1,235 0
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 365 615 165
Voice control for nav and audio   520 520 520 520
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710 710
HD radio     1,040    
Proximity key     790    
Interior ambient lighting     340    
App support     210    
Bose 505W 10 speakers       0  
Wind blocker 400        
Infotainment Package   0   0 0
Premium Package Plus   0      
Power sport seats   0      
Leather Package   0 0    
Rearview camera   0 0 0 0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0 0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0
HD radio     0    
Proximity key     0    
Interior ambient lighting     0    
App support     0    
Bose 505W 10 speakers       0  
Options (change) 500 15,025 6,365 8,585 6,900
Options (change) 400 0 0 0 0
Destination 820 995 995 995 995
Total Price $36,270 $68,120 $66,460 $73,480 $82,495

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,195
Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelBeetleBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimR-Line SELBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine210hp I4265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9185, 7185, 7445, 10445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20
Total Price$36,270$68,120$66,460$73,480$82,495
Adjustments for Features-1,700-3,225-1,6250-2,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,570$64,895$64,835$73,480$79,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$60$0$8,645$14,935

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelBeetleBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimR-Line SELBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200    
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app$25    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350   
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    
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500    
Blind spot warning system$200    
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Roll bar $200$200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist$25    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100  
Automatic climate control, front $200$200  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175  
Residual heat $50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers$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$0
Rear spoiler$200    
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400$400
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0    
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Traffic + travel information$25    
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150  
Boost gauge$75    
Chronometer$100   $100
Cornering lights$50    
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Headlight washers $50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150    
Performance meter    $150
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300   
Folding second row seats$300    
Heated front seats$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200   
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-300
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 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
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Total Value of Features$4,495$6,020$4,420$2,795$5,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,700$3,225$1,625$0$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,630-47-240-33

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20162016
ModelBeetleBoxster
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase100.0 in97.4 in
Length168.4 in172.2 in
Width71.2 in70.9 in
Height58.0 in50.5 in
Curb Weight3,226 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.6 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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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested36529%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested110044%
Total Not Requested137556%
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 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
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Black Edition

HD radio
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested90098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Performance meter150No
App support0Yes
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested76546%

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