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Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,935

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $32,665

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620182018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterCruzeCruze
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSLT DieselPremier
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $23,795 $23,475
Convenience Package 900          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710    
Rearview camera 1,515 655 1,515 1,515    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 825   825 825 295 295
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165    
Satellite radio 670 670 670 670    
Heated steering wheel 270 270 270 270    
App support   210        
Proximity key   790        
Interior ambient lighting   340        
Voice control for nav and audio   520        
Premium Package Plus     2,950 1,965    
Power sport seats     2,320      
Adaptive sport seats plus       3,025    
Leather Package         1,125  
Rear spoiler         425 425
Enhanced Convenience Package           865
Convenience Package 0          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0    
Rearview camera 0 0 0 0    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0   0 0 268 268
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0    
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0    
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0 0    
App support   0        
Proximity key   0        
Interior ambient lighting   0        
Voice control for nav and audio   0        
Premium Package Plus     0 0    
Power sport seats     0      
Adaptive sport seats plus       0    
Leather Package         1,024  
Rear spoiler         387 387
Enhanced Convenience Package           787
Options (change) 5,505 4,530 9,875 9,145 1,845 1,585
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 1,679 1,442
Destination 995 995 995 995 875 875
Total Price $58,600 $64,625 $74,770 $84,740 $26,515 $25,935

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,840
Model Year201620162016201620182018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterCruzeCruze
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSLT DieselPremier
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6137hp I4 D153hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4185, 7185, 7185, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$58,600$64,625$74,770$84,740$26,515$25,935
Adjustments for Features-3,820-5,985-7,170-10,1450-2,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,780$58,640$67,600$74,595$26,515$23,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,860$12,820$19,815$2,810$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201620162016201620182018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterCruzeCruze
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSLT DieselPremier
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app    $25$25
Remote start     $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100  
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250  
Rear side airbags    $300$300
Roll bar$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Safety key    $5$5
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Electric heater (optional)    $0 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers$75   $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500  
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25   
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0  
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000$4000  
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0$0
Android Auto support    $100$100
App support $0  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100
CD player$125$125$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0    
Media drive $15    
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Navigation system $600    
Off-road navigation system $0    
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225
Traffic information $25    
USB port $25  $25$25
Voice control for audio system    $25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100    
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50
Wireless charging station     $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150 $150
Chronometer   $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers $50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150 $150
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25
Visor mirror, driver    $10 
Visor mirror, passenger    $10 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300   
Door sill trim plates $100    
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Heated second row seats     $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200  
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200  
Touring suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Total Value of Features$6,945$9,110$10,295$13,270$3,125$5,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,820$5,985$7,170$10,145$0$2,230
Value of Feature Adjustments-65-92-95-1190-2,137

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20162018
ModelBoxsterCruze
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in106.3 in
Length172.2 in183.7 in
Width70.9 in70.5 in
Height50.5 in57.4 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.2,836 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40059%
Total Not Requested27541%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested95048%
Total Not Requested102552%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested25019%
Total Not Requested105081%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested25015%
Total Not Requested145085%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested95064%
Total Not Requested52536%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT Diesel

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested35048%
Total Not Requested37552%

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