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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: $25,285

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $28,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,016

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $23,166

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelBoxsterBoxsterCruzeCruze
TrimBaseSLTLTZ
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,800 $55,700 $18,425 $22,225
Base Invoice $39,923 $43,512 $17,688 $21,336
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690    
Floor mats 115 115    
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360 1,360    
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530    
Navigation system 3,110 3,110 1,995 1,995
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690    
Heated front seats 480 480    
Automatic climate control, front 550 550    
2LT Equipment Group     2,500  
Machined alloy wheels     0  
RS Package     695 695
Driver Convenience Package     475  
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers     445 445
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587    
Floor mats 98 98    
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156 1,156    
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451    
Navigation system 2,644 2,644 1,756 1,756
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587    
Heated front seats 408 408    
Automatic climate control, front 468 468    
2LT Equipment Group     2,400  
Machined alloy wheels     0  
RS Package     612 612
Driver Convenience Package     418  
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers     392 392
Options (change) 7,525 7,525 6,110 3,135
Options (change) 6,399 6,399 5,578 2,760
Destination 860 860 750 750
Total Price $54,185 $64,085 $25,285 $26,110
Total Invoice $47,182 $50,771 $24,016 $24,846

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,660
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelBoxsterBoxsterCruzeCruze
TrimBaseSLTLTZ
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6295hp H6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM5M6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 7250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18215/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$54,185$64,085$25,285$26,110
Adjustments for Features-1,730-1,8800-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,455$62,205$25,285$25,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,750$0$475
Total Invoice$47,182$50,771$24,016$24,846
Adjustments for Features-1,506-1,4890-333
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,676$49,282$24,016$24,513
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,606$0$497

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2008200820112011
ModelBoxsterBoxsterCruzeCruze
TrimBaseSLTLTZ
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote start  $150$150
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 $150
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Roll bar$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Power convertible top$4000$4000  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,445$6,595$4,715$5,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,730$1,880$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,506-1,4890-333

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20082011
ModelBoxsterCruze
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in105.7 in
Length170.4 in181.0 in
Width70.9 in70.7 in
Height51.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,856 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Remote start150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Total Requested152576%
Total Not Requested47524%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested505100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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