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Pontiac G8 vs. Porsche Boxster Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Pontiac G8 vs. Porsche Boxster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,690

Pontiac G8 GT   
Difference: $28,300

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920162016201620162016
ModelG8G8BoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimGTGXPBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyder
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $31,755 $37,610 $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $82,100
Premium Package 1,250            
Convenience Package     900   900 900  
Power sport seats     2,320 2,320 2,320    
Torque vectoring, brake-based     1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,790 1,790 1,790    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710 710 710 710 710
CD changer, in-dash     570 670 570 570 570
Audio controls on steering wheel     615 365 615 165  
Satellite radio     670 670 670 670  
Adaptive sport seats plus           3,025 2,635
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)           650 650
Sport suspension (upgrade)           0  
Automatic climate control, front             760
Heated front seats             530
Premium Package 1,038            
Convenience Package     0   0 0  
Power sport seats     0 0 0    
Torque vectoring, brake-based     0 0 0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0 0 0 0
CD changer, in-dash     0 0 0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel     0 0 0 0  
Satellite radio     0 0 0 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus           0 0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)           0 0
Sport suspension (upgrade)           0  
Automatic climate control, front             0
Heated front seats             0
Options (change) 1,250 0 8,895 7,845 8,895 8,010 5,855
Options (change) 1,038 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 685 685 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $33,690 $39,995 $61,990 $67,940 $73,790 $83,605 $88,950

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: Pontiac G8 GT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,834
Model Year2009200920162016201620162016
ModelG8G8BoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimGTGXPBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyder
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine361hp V8415hp V8265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6375hp H6
TransmissionT6T6M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 11230, 1150, 4185, 7185, 7185, 7185, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20235/35-20
Total Price$33,690$39,995$61,990$67,940$73,790$83,605$88,950
Adjustments for Features0-75-4,555-6,720-5,305-7,805-4,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,690$39,920$57,435$61,220$68,485$75,800$84,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,230$0$3,785$11,050$18,365$26,685

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Features Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year2009200920162016201620162016
ModelG8G8BoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimGTGXPBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyder
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100     
6-speed manual  $150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200     
Remote start$150$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100$100
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175   
Rear air vents$100$100     
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$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
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
Convertible top      $3000
Hood scoop$100$100     
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0$0
Power convertible top  $4000$4000$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler$200$200     
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400$400$400
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0   
Media drive   $15   
Navigation system   $600   
Off-road navigation system   $0   
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200     
Traffic information   $25   
USB port$25$25 $25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150   
Chronometer     $100$100
Compass$0$0     
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125     
Headlight washers   $50 $50 
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150 $150 
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50     
Leather door panel trim    $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50     
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200$200
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75$75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat     $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat     $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, 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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500  
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
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Total Value of Features$3,600$3,675$8,155$10,320$8,905$11,405$8,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$75$4,555$6,720$5,305$7,805$4,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-71-73-98-72-93-54

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20092016
ModelG8Boxster
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase114.8 in97.4 in
Length196.1 in172.2 in
Width74.8 in70.9 in
Height57.7 in50.5 in
Curb Weight3,856 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume17.5 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Pontiac G8 GT

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Total Requested130096%
Total Not Requested504%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested52578%
Total Not Requested15022%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested50038%
Total Not Requested80062%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Black Edition

Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested50038%
Total Not Requested80062%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested52578%
Total Not Requested15022%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested50038%
Total Not Requested80062%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested52578%
Total Not Requested15022%
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested50029%
Total Not Requested120071%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Spyder

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested32568%
Total Not Requested15032%
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested50029%
Total Not Requested120071%

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