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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: $34,625

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320062006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterCobaltCobalt
TrimBaseSSSSS Supercharged
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $49,500 $60,900 $16,900 $19,900
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710    
Satellite radio 670 670 325 325
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,235 1,235    
Side curtain airbags     395 395
MP3-compatible player     150  
Leather seating surfaces     695  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Satellite radio 0 0 286 286
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0 0    
Side curtain airbags     348 348
MP3-compatible player     132  
Leather seating surfaces     612  
Options (change) 3,230 3,230 1,565 720
Options (change) 0 0 1,378 634
Destination 950 950 590 590
Total Price $53,680 $65,080 $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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,097
Model Year2013201320062006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterCobaltCobalt
TrimBaseSSSSS Supercharged
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine265hp H6315hp H6171hp I4205hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4185, 7?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$53,680$65,080$19,055$21,210
Adjustments for Features-6,085-6,5850-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,595$58,495$19,055$21,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,900$0$1,980

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year2013201320062006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterCobaltCobalt
TrimBaseSSSSS Supercharged
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
5-speed manual  $0$0
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 
Brake assist$50$50  
Front side airbags$350$350  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Roll bar$200$200  
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 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Regenerative braking$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 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge   $75
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
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
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated front seats  $200 
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$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)   $0
Total Value of Features$7,480$7,980$1,395$1,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,085$6,585$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-108-960-165

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20132006
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 SS

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

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