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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: $19,055

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $30,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120062006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterCobaltCobalt
TrimBaseSS Black EditionSSSS Supercharged
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $48,100 $58,600 $65,200 $16,900 $19,900
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710      
Audio controls on steering wheel     125    
Satellite radio       325 325
MP3-compatible player       150  
Leather seating surfaces       695  
Side curtain airbags       395 395
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0      
Audio controls on steering wheel     0    
Satellite radio       286 286
MP3-compatible player       132  
Leather seating surfaces       612  
Side curtain airbags       348 348
Options (change) 710 710 125 1,565 720
Options (change) 0 0 0 1,378 634
Destination 950 950 950 590 590
Total Price $49,760 $60,260 $66,275 $19,055 $21,210

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,100
Model Year20112011201120062006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterCobaltCobalt
TrimBaseSS Black EditionSSSS Supercharged
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6171hp I4205hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4185, 7325, 11?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$49,760$60,260$66,275$19,055$21,210
Adjustments for Features-5,085-5,085-7,7500-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,675$55,175$58,525$19,055$21,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,500$13,850$0$1,980

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20112011201120062006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterCobaltCobalt
TrimBaseSS Black EditionSSSS Supercharged
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
5-speed manual   $0$0
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Wind blocker, small  $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Front side airbags$350$350$350  
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Stability control$400$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Traction control$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000  
Rear spoiler   $200 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400  
Tall rear wing-type spoiler    $500
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
Media drive  $15  
Navigation system  $600  
Off-road navigation system  $0  
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Surround sound  $250  
Traffic information  $25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150  
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Boost gauge    $75
Cornering lights  $50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers  $50  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated front seats   $200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$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$7,230$7,230$9,895$2,145$2,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,085$5,085$7,750$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-97-80-1110-165

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20112006
ModelBoxsterCobalt
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Wheelbase95.1 in103.3 in
Length172.1 in180.3 in
Width70.9 in67.9 in
Height50.9 in55.7 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.2,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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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