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Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Corvette Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Corvette Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $65,535

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $2,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterCorvette
TrimBaseSS Black EditionBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $48,100 $58,600 $65,200 $54,575
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055 3,055  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710    
Limited-slip rear differential 950 950 950  
Navigation system 3,430     1,750
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090 2,090 2,090 1,995
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 125  
Heated front seats 525 525 525  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025 2,025 2,025  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595  
Convenience Package 2,490 2,490    
Infotainment Package   3,640    
4LT Equipment Group       8,600
Adaptive Sports Seats 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Limited-slip rear differential 0 0 0  
Navigation system 0     1,453
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0 1,656
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0  
Heated front seats 0 0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0  
Convenience Package 0 0    
Infotainment Package   0    
4LT Equipment Group       7,138
Options (change) 16,485 16,695 9,365 12,345
Options (change) 0 0 0 10,247
Destination 950 950 950 850
Total Price $65,535 $76,245 $75,515 $67,770

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Corvette

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Boxster
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,006
Model Year2012201220122008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterCorvette
TrimBaseSS Black EditionBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6430hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7325, 11325, 11230, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$65,535$76,245$75,515$67,770
Adjustments for Features-845-1,095-1,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,690$75,150$74,420$67,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,460$9,730$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Corvette

Model Year2012201220122008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterCorvette
TrimBaseSS Black EditionBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel   $300
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Tires, run-flat   $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0 
Surround sound $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Automatic headlights   $125
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$2,770$3,020$3,020$1,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$845$1,095$1,095$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-12-14-140

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Corvette

Model Year20122008
ModelBoxsterCorvette
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.1 in105.7 in
Length172.1 in174.6 in
Width70.9 in72.6 in
Height50.9 in49.1 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.3,200 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.1 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft311.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested92564%
Total Not Requested52536%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested92564%
Total Not Requested52536%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested66545%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S Black Edition

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
4LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Two-tone upholstery (optional)0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Power convertible top4000Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel150No
Bose, 230W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested587585%
Total Not Requested105015%

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