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Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,725

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $34,365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162010
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterCobalt
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyder2LT
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Base Price $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $82,100 $17,840
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710 710  
Satellite radio 670 670 670 670    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165    
Heated front seats         530  
Leather seating surfaces           795
Sun and Sound Package           995
Rear spoiler           275
USB port           100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0  
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0    
Heated front seats         0  
Leather seating surfaces           700
Sun and Sound Package           876
Rear spoiler           242
USB port           88
Options (change) 1,995 1,745 1,995 1,545 1,240 2,165
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 1,906
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 720
Total Price $55,090 $61,840 $66,890 $77,140 $84,335 $20,725

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,771
Model Year201620162016201620162010
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterCobalt
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyder2LT
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Engine265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6375hp H6155hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4185, 7185, 7185, 7185, 7228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20235/35-20205/55-16
Total Price$55,090$61,840$66,890$77,140$84,335$20,725
Adjustments for Features-4,835-7,675-5,585-8,660-5,7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,255$54,165$61,305$68,480$78,550$20,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,910$11,050$18,225$28,295$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year201620162016201620162010
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterCobalt
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyder2LT
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150 
5-speed manual     $0
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $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 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150$150 
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 
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100    
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
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 
Bodyside moldings     $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25   
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 
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$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
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Traffic information $25    
USB port $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 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
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
Visor mirror, passenger     $10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75$75 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats     $300
Heated front seats $200  $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $50
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300$-300 
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200  
Machined alloy wheels     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Total Value of Features$7,855$10,695$8,605$11,680$8,805$3,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,835$7,675$5,585$8,660$5,785$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-87-123-83-112-680

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20162010
ModelBoxsterCobalt
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Wheelbase97.4 in103.3 in
Length172.2 in180.3 in
Width70.9 in67.9 in
Height50.5 in55.7 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.2,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in35.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in46.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft313.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Map lights25No
Pioneer, 228W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1275100%

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