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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: $18,580

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $30,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,521

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $25,103

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterCobaltCobalt
TrimBaseSSSSS Supercharged
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $45,800 $55,700 $16,900 $19,900
Base Invoice $39,923 $43,512 $15,971 $18,806
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690    
Floor mats 115 115    
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360 1,360    
Leather seating surfaces     695  
Side curtain airbags     395 395
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587    
Floor mats 98 98    
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156 1,156    
Leather seating surfaces     612  
Side curtain airbags     348 348
Options (change) 2,165 2,165 1,090 395
Options (change) 1,841 1,841 960 348
Destination 860 860 590 590
Total Price $48,825 $58,725 $18,580 $20,885
Total Invoice $42,624 $46,213 $17,521 $19,744

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,686
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterCobaltCobalt
TrimBaseSSSSS Supercharged
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine245hp H6295hp H6171hp I4205hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 7?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$48,825$58,725$18,580$20,885
Adjustments for Features-5,060-5,2100-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,765$53,515$18,580$20,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,750$0$2,080
Total Invoice$42,624$46,213$17,521$19,744
Adjustments for Features-4,417-4,1000-213
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,207$42,113$17,521$19,531
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,906$0$2,010

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year2008200820062006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterCobaltCobalt
TrimBaseSSSSS Supercharged
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0$0
6-speed manual $150  
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$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$350
Stability control$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Traction control$100$100  
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$0
Power convertible top$4000$4000  
Rear spoiler  $200 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Tall rear wing-type spoiler   $500
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Boost gauge   $75
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,955$7,105$1,895$2,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,060$5,210$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,417-4,1000-213

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20082006
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 SS

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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