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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Porsche Boxster Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Porsche Boxster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,055

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $37,270

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620162016201620162016
ModelCobaltCobaltBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimSSSS SuperchargedBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyder
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $16,900 $19,900 $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $82,100
MP3-compatible player 150            
Side curtain airbags 395 395          
Leather seating surfaces 695            
Satellite radio 325 325 670 670 670 670  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710 710 710 710 710
Audio controls on steering wheel     615 365 615 165  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     1,235 1,235 1,235 0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)           650 650
MP3-compatible player 132            
Side curtain airbags 348 348          
Leather seating surfaces 612            
Satellite radio 286 286 0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0 0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel     0 0 0 0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0 0 0 0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)           0 0
Options (change) 1,565 720 3,230 2,980 3,230 2,195 1,360
Options (change) 1,378 634 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 590 590 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $19,055 $21,210 $56,325 $63,075 $68,125 $77,790 $84,455

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,084
Model Year2006200620162016201620162016
ModelCobaltCobaltBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimSSSS SuperchargedBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyder
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine171hp I4205hp I4265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6375hp H6
TransmissionM5M5M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 750, 4185, 7185, 7185, 7185, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20235/35-20
Total Price$19,055$21,210$56,325$63,075$68,125$77,790$84,455
Adjustments for Features0-175-6,185-8,900-6,685-9,535-6,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,055$21,035$50,140$54,175$61,440$68,255$77,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,980$0$4,035$11,300$18,115$27,355

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year2006200620162016201620162016
ModelCobaltCobaltBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimSSSS SuperchargedBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyder
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0     
6-speed manual  $150$150$150$150$150
FWD$0$0     
RWD  $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100$100
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50$50
Front side airbags  $350$350$350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250   
Roll bar  $200$200$200$200$200
Stability control  $400$400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based      $100
Traction control  $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200   
Dual-zone climate control   $125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175   
Residual heat   $50   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75$75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500$500
Limited-slip rear differential      $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500$500
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0$0$0$0
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0$0
Body kit$0$0     
Convertible top      $3000
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0$0
Power convertible top  $4000$4000$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler$200      
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400$400$400
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500     
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Aux input  $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100
Media drive   $15   
Navigation system   $600   
Off-road navigation system   $0   
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic information   $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     
Chronometer     $100$100
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125     
Headlight washers   $50 $50 
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150 $150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10     
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75$75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300     
Heated front seats$200  $200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim     $250$250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0$0
Synthetic suede steering wheel      $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200 
Machined alloy wheels $350     
Polished alloy wheels$350      
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0$0$0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0     
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Short-throw shifter (optional) $0     
Total Value of Features$1,945$2,120$8,130$10,845$8,630$11,480$8,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$6,185$8,900$6,685$9,535$6,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-165-109-140-98-122-82

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20062016
ModelCobaltBoxster
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.3 in97.4 in
Length180.3 in172.2 in
Width67.9 in70.9 in
Height55.7 in50.5 in
Curb Weight2,731 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom35.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume13.9 ft39.9 ft3

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