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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Porsche Panamera Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Porsche Panamera Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $61,305

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelBeetlePanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimSEBaseE-HybridSTurboTurbo S E-Hybrid
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,020 $85,000 $99,600 $103,000 $150,000 $184,400
Premium Package 2,500          
Floor mats 235          
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   830 830 830    
Blind spot warning system   1,060 1,060 1,060 1,060 1,060
Proximity key   1,100 1,100 1,100    
Premium Package 2,150          
Floor mats 185          
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   706 706 706    
Blind spot warning system   901 901 901 901 901
Proximity key   935 935 935    
Options (change) 2,865 2,990 2,990 2,990 1,060 1,060
Options (change) 2,435 2,542 2,542 2,542 901 901
Destination 850 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050
Gas Tax 0 0 -6,670 0 0 -6,670
Total Price $27,735 $89,040 $96,970 $107,040 $152,110 $179,840

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Porsche Panamera

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $55,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,605
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelBeetlePanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimSEBaseE-HybridSTurboTurbo S E-Hybrid
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine174hp I4330hp V6330hp V6 PiH440hp V6550hp V8550hp V8 PiH
TransmissionT6S8S8S8S8S8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9150, 10150, 10150, 10710, 14710, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18265/45-19265/45-19265/45-19275/40-20275/35-21
Total Price$27,735$89,040$96,970$107,040$152,110$179,840
Adjustments for Features0-5,745-9,020-7,445-11,945-17,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,735$83,295$87,950$99,595$140,165$162,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,655$16,300$56,870$79,125

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Porsche Panamera

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelBeetlePanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimSEBaseE-HybridSTurboTurbo S E-Hybrid
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
8-speed automated manual $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0     
RWD $0    
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Remote climate control  $25  $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Ceramic brake rotors     $4000
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100     
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100     
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150     
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100
Vehicle health reports$0     
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo mat$40     
Second-row low console $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Electric A/C (optional)  $0  $0
Electric heater (optional)  $0  $0
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Engine / Motor 
14 kWh battery pack  $0  $0
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0  $0
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0 $0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200     
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400$400$400
Sunroof$900     
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0
Android Auto support$100     
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0     
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25     
Surround sound    $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25     
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Chronometer  $100  $100
Cornering lights$50   $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Headlight washers    $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  $25
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Performance meter  $150  $150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10     
Xenon HID headlights$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Heated second row seats    $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0     
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Wood trim    $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  $200
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,885$9,630$12,905$11,330$15,830$21,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,745$9,020$7,445$11,945$17,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-232286-250-153457

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Porsche Panamera

Model Year20182018
ModelBeetlePanamera
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.0 in116.1 in
Length168.4 in198.8 in
Width71.2 in76.3 in
Height58.5 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,013 lb.4,080 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.23.7 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft346.0 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 lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested162565%
Total Not Requested87535%

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