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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: $37,270

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620062006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterCobaltCobalt
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyderSSSS Supercharged
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $82,100 $16,900 $19,900
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710 710    
Satellite radio 670 670 670 670   325 325
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,235 1,235 1,235 0      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       650 650    
Side curtain airbags           395 395
MP3-compatible player           150  
Leather seating surfaces           695  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0    
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0   286 286
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0 0 0 0      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       0 0    
Side curtain airbags           348 348
MP3-compatible player           132  
Leather seating surfaces           612  
Options (change) 3,230 2,980 3,230 2,195 1,360 1,565 720
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 1,378 634
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 590 590
Total Price $56,325 $63,075 $68,125 $77,790 $84,455 $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 Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,084
Model Year2016201620162016201620062006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterCobaltCobalt
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyderSSSS Supercharged
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6375hp H6171hp I4205hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6M5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4185, 7185, 7185, 7185, 7?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20235/35-20205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$56,325$63,075$68,125$77,790$84,455$19,055$21,210
Adjustments for Features-6,185-8,900-6,685-9,535-6,9600-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,140$54,175$61,440$68,255$77,495$19,055$21,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,035$11,300$18,115$27,355$0$1,980

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year2016201620162016201620062006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterCobaltCobalt
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyderSSSS Supercharged
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150  
5-speed manual     $0$0
RWD$0$0$0$0$0  
FWD     $0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150$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 
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  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100  
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
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$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  
Body kit     $0$0
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  
Tall rear wing-type spoiler      $500
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 $125$125
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100  
Media drive $15     
Navigation system $600     
Off-road navigation system $0     
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Traffic information $25     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75     
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75     
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150     
Boost gauge      $75
Chronometer   $100$100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights     $125$125
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$10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75$75  
Folding second row seats     $300$300
Heated front seats $200   $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $50$50
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 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200   
Machined alloy wheels      $350
Polished alloy wheels     $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100   
Short-throw shifter (optional)      $0
Total Value of Features$8,130$10,845$8,630$11,480$8,905$1,945$2,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,185$8,900$6,685$9,535$6,960$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-109-140-98-122-820-165

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20162006
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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