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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: $21,345

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $28,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,144

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $23,441

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterCobalt
TrimBaseSSport
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Base Price $45,800 $55,700 $19,695
Base Invoice $39,923 $43,512 $18,612
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690  
Floor mats 115 115  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360 1,360  
Heated front seats 480 480  
CD changer, remote 650 650  
Leather seating surfaces     695
CD changer, in-dash     295
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587  
Floor mats 98 98  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156 1,156  
Heated front seats 408 408  
CD changer, remote 553 553  
Leather seating surfaces     612
CD changer, in-dash     260
Options (change) 3,295 3,295 990
Options (change) 2,802 2,802 872
Destination 860 860 660
Total Price $49,955 $59,855 $21,345
Total Invoice $43,585 $47,174 $20,144

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,681
Model Year200820082008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterCobalt
TrimBaseSSport
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Engine245hp H6295hp H6171hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 7228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$49,955$59,855$21,345
Adjustments for Features-4,310-4,4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,645$55,395$21,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,750$0
Total Invoice$43,585$47,174$20,144
Adjustments for Features-3,760-3,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,825$43,659$20,144
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,834$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year200820082008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterCobalt
TrimBaseSSport
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0
6-speed manual $150 
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Roll bar$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Power convertible top$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD changer, remote$200$200 
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,980$7,130$2,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,310$4,460$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,760-3,5150

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20082008
ModelBoxsterCobalt
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Wheelbase95.1 in103.3 in
Length170.4 in180.3 in
Width70.9 in67.9 in
Height51.0 in55.7 in
Curb Weight2,856 lb.2,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 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 Sport

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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