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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: $68,345

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $1,565

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220132013
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterCorvetteCorvette
TrimBaseSS Black EditionBase427
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $48,100 $58,600 $65,200 $54,600 $75,925
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055 3,055    
Navigation system 3,430        
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710      
Limited-slip rear differential 950 950 950    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 125    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090 2,090 2,090 1,995  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595    
Heated front seats 525 525 525    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025 2,025 2,025    
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 2,810 2,810 2,810    
Convenience Package 2,490 2,490      
Infotainment Package   3,640      
4LT Equipment Group       11,495  
Wind blocker, small       495 495
Rear spoiler       350  
1SC Equipment Group         9,500
Adaptive Sports Seats 0 0 0    
Navigation system 0        
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0      
Limited-slip rear differential 0 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0 1,756  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0    
Heated front seats 0 0 0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0    
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 0 0 0    
Convenience Package 0 0      
Infotainment Package   0      
4LT Equipment Group       10,116  
Wind blocker, small       436 436
Rear spoiler       308  
1SC Equipment Group         8,360
Options (change) 19,295 19,505 12,175 14,335 9,995
Options (change) 0 0 0 12,616 8,796
Destination 950 950 950 975 975
Total Price $68,345 $79,055 $78,325 $69,910 $86,895

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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: $2,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $62,337
Model Year20122012201220132013
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterCorvetteCorvette
TrimBaseSS Black EditionBase427
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6430hp V8505hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7325, 11325, 11?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19245/40-18285/30-19
Total Price$68,345$79,055$78,325$69,910$86,895
Adjustments for Features-545-795-7950-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,800$78,260$77,530$69,910$86,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,460$9,730$0$16,385

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Corvette

Model Year20122012201220132013
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterCorvetteCorvette
TrimBaseSS Black EditionBase427
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel   $300$300
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500$500 $500
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Hood scoop    $100
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400  
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
Media drive$15$15$15  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
Surround sound $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Performance meter   $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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$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  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,545$3,795$3,795$3,000$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$545$795$795$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-8-10-100-545

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Corvette

Model Year20122013
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, small100Yes
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 Requested102571%
Total Not Requested42529%

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%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested82556%
Total Not Requested64044%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100Yes
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 Requested102571%
Total Not Requested42529%

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

Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
4LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Two-tone upholstery (optional)0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Power convertible top1000Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets150Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
Performance meter150No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Cargo net40Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested406578%
Total Not Requested115022%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette 427

1SC Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Two-tone upholstery (optional)0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Power convertible top1000Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets150Yes
Total Requested320093%
Total Not Requested2507%

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