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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: $25,060

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $31,770

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220132013
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterCruzeCruze
TrimBaseSS Black Edition2LTLTZ
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,100 $58,600 $65,200 $21,040 $23,550
Navigation system 3,430     795 795
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710      
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 125    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725 725   505 505
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595    
Heated front seats 525 525 525    
Automatic climate control, front 650 650      
Infotainment Package   3,640      
RS Package       695  
Enhanced Safety Package       790 790
Driver Convenience Package       380  
Cargo net       60 60
Rear spoiler         410
Navigation system 0     700 700
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0      
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0   444 444
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0    
Heated front seats 0 0 0    
Automatic climate control, front 0 0      
Infotainment Package   0      
RS Package       612  
Enhanced Safety Package       695 695
Driver Convenience Package       334  
Cargo net       53 53
Rear spoiler         361
Options (change) 7,780 7,990 1,775 3,225 2,560
Options (change) 451 451 451 2,838 2,253
Destination 950 950 950 795 795
Total Price $56,830 $67,540 $67,925 $25,060 $26,905

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,503
Model Year20122012201220132013
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterCruzeCruze
TrimBaseSS Black Edition2LTLTZ
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7325, 11325, 11?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$56,830$67,540$67,925$25,060$26,905
Adjustments for Features-2,145-2,395-3,5450-1,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,685$65,145$64,380$25,060$25,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,460$9,695$0$445

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20122012201220132013
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterCruzeCruze
TrimBaseSS Black Edition2LTLTZ
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key    $250
Remote start   $150$150
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Wind blocker, small  $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rearview camera   $200$200
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400  
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
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, with navigation   $225$225
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Cornering lights  $50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers  $50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150  
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,795$6,045$7,195$3,650$5,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,145$2,395$3,545$0$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-53-50-730-1,329

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20122013
ModelBoxsterCruze
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in105.7 in
Length172.1 in181.0 in
Width70.9 in70.7 in
Height50.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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
Porsche Boxster S

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 port25Yes
Total Requested82556%
Total Not Requested64044%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested25542%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

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