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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Porsche Cayman Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Porsche Cayman Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $36,750

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016201620162016
ModelBeetleCaymanCaymanCaymanCayman
TrimSEBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,020 $52,600 $59,200 $64,100 $75,200
Premium Package 2,500        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130       650
Floor mats 235        
Infotainment Package   3,990   3,990 3,990
Premium Package Plus   3,620   2,950 1,965
Power sport seats   2,320   2,320  
Rearview camera   1,515 655 1,515 1,515
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    
App support     210    
Bose 505W 10 speakers       0  
Adaptive sport seats plus         3,025
Premium Package 2,150        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100       0
Floor mats 185        
Infotainment Package   0   0 0
Premium Package Plus   0   0 0
Power sport seats   0   0  
Rearview camera   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    
App support     0    
Bose 505W 10 speakers       0  
Adaptive sport seats plus         0
Options (change) 2,865 13,290 4,290 12,620 12,540
Options (change) 2,435 0 0 0 0
Destination 850 995 995 995 995
Total Price $27,735 $66,885 $64,485 $77,715 $88,735

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Porsche Cayman

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,207
Model Year20182016201620162016
ModelBeetleCaymanCaymanCaymanCayman
TrimSEBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine174hp I4275hp H6275hp H6325hp H6340hp H6
TransmissionT6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9235, 9235, 9445, 10445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20
Total Price$27,735$66,885$64,485$77,715$88,735
Adjustments for Features-1,265-1,7500-2,250-5,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,470$65,135$64,485$75,465$83,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$650$0$10,980$18,825

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20182016201620162016
ModelBeetleCaymanCaymanCaymanCayman
TrimSEBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
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
Secondary collision brake assist$25    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75    
Cargo mat$40    
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Residual heat $50$50$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
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0
Rear spoiler$200    
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400$400
Sunroof$900    
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$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Chronometer    $100
Cornering lights$50    
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150$150
Performance meter    $150
Steering-linked headlights $150$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 $300 
Folding second row seats$300    
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100$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 $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0    
Synthetic suede door panel trim    $250
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Total Value of Features$4,360$4,845$3,095$5,345$8,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,265$1,750$0$2,250$5,425
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,202-260-29-61

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20182016
ModelBeetleCayman
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.0 in97.4 in
Length168.4 in172.4 in
Width71.2 in70.9 in
Height58.5 in50.9 in
Curb Weight3,013 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft315.0 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 lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested170068%
Total Not Requested80032%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested36529%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested152562%
Total Not Requested95038%
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%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman Black Edition

HD radio
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman 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, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested90098%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested102552%
Total Not Requested95048%
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%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman GTS

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Performance meter150No
App support0Yes
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested76546%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested102569%
Total Not Requested45031%
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
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 Requested1700100%

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