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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: $33,500

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $26,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,169

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $19,772

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720082008
ModelBeetleCaymanCayman
TrimR-Line SELBaseS
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $32,550 $49,400 $59,100
Base Invoice $31,249 $43,075 $51,567
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690 690
Floor mats   115 115
Heated front seats   480 480
Obstacle detection, rear   530 530
Automatic climate control, front   550 550
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   690 690
Front sport buckets   800 800
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel   1,360 1,360
Xenon HID headlights   1,090 1,090
Navigation system   3,110 3,110
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   587 587
Floor mats   98 98
Heated front seats   408 408
Obstacle detection, rear   451 451
Automatic climate control, front   468 468
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   587 587
Front sport buckets   680 680
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel   1,156 1,156
Xenon HID headlights   927 927
Navigation system   2,644 2,644
Options (change) 130 9,415 9,415
Options (change) 100 8,006 8,006
Destination 820 860 860
Total Price $33,500 $59,675 $69,375
Total Invoice $32,169 $51,941 $60,433

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Porsche Cayman

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,660
Model Year201720082008
ModelBeetleCaymanCayman
TrimR-Line SELBaseS
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4245hp H6295hp H6
TransmissionS6M5M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 950, 4230, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19205/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$33,500$59,675$69,375
Adjustments for Features-5,0900-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,410$59,675$69,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,550
Total Invoice$32,169$51,941$60,433
Adjustments for Features-4,8880-131
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,281$51,941$60,302
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,361

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year201720082008
ModelBeetleCaymanCayman
TrimR-Line SELBaseS
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net $40$40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0$0
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
HD radio$50  
Mirrorlink support$0  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights$125  
Boost gauge$75  
Chronometer$100  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,420$1,330$1,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,090$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,8880-131

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20172008
ModelBeetleCayman
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.0 in95.1 in
Length168.4 in170.9 in
Width71.2 in70.9 in
Height58.5 in51.4 in
Curb Weight3,019 lb.2,966 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.0 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 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft314.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15038%
Total Not Requested25062%
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15038%
Total Not Requested25062%
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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