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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: $23,465

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $30,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,401

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $24,781

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterCruzeCruze
TrimBaseS2LTLTZ
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,800 $55,700 $20,685 $23,190
Base Invoice $39,923 $43,512 $19,858 $22,146
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690    
Floor mats 115 115    
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360 1,360    
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 295  
Navigation system 3,110 3,110 995 995
Heated front seats 480 480    
Automatic climate control, front 550 550    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690    
RS Package     695 595
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587    
Floor mats 98 98    
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156 1,156    
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 260  
Navigation system 2,644 2,644 876 876
Heated front seats 408 408    
Automatic climate control, front 468 468    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587    
RS Package     612 524
Options (change) 7,525 7,525 1,985 1,590
Options (change) 6,399 6,399 1,748 1,400
Destination 860 860 795 795
Total Price $54,185 $64,085 $23,465 $25,575
Total Invoice $47,182 $50,771 $22,401 $24,341

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,299
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterCruzeCruze
TrimBaseS2LTLTZ
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6295hp H6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$54,185$64,085$23,465$25,575
Adjustments for Features-2,850-3,0000-1,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,335$61,085$23,465$23,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,750$0$305
Total Invoice$47,182$50,771$22,401$24,341
Adjustments for Features-2,482-2,3770-1,718
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,700$48,394$22,401$22,623
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,694$0$222

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2008200820122012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterCruzeCruze
TrimBaseS2LTLTZ
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key   $250
Remote start   $150
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
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
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  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 $50
Visor mirror, driver  $10 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10 
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  
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,220$6,370$3,370$5,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,850$3,000$0$1,805
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,482-2,3770-1,718

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20082012
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 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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