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Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,675

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $24,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,327

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $19,078

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082010
ModelBoxsterBoxsterMalibu
TrimBaseSLTZ
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,800 $55,700 $26,955
Base Invoice $39,923 $43,512 $25,607
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690  
Floor mats 115 115  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360 1,360  
Heated front seats 480 480  
Automatic climate control, front 550 550  
Power Seat Package 1,318 1,318  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587  
Floor mats 98 98  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156 1,156  
Heated front seats 408 408  
Automatic climate control, front 468 468  
Options (change) 5,435 5,435 0
Options (change) 4,622 4,622 0
Destination 860 860 720
Total Price $52,095 $61,995 $27,675
Total Invoice $45,405 $48,994 $26,327

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,352
Model Year200820082010
ModelBoxsterBoxsterMalibu
TrimBaseSLTZ
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6295hp H6169hp I4
TransmissionM5M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18225/50-18
Total Price$52,095$61,995$27,675
Adjustments for Features-1,980-2,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,115$59,865$27,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,750$0
Total Invoice$45,405$48,994$26,327
Adjustments for Features-1,726-1,6830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,679$47,311$26,327
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,632$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200820082010
ModelBoxsterBoxsterMalibu
TrimBaseSLTZ
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote start  $150
Sunshade, rear  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Roll bar$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net$40$40 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Power convertible top$4000$4000 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,795$5,945$3,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,980$2,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,726-1,6830

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082010
ModelBoxsterMalibu
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in112.3 in
Length170.4 in191.8 in
Width70.9 in70.3 in
Height51.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,856 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%

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