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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: $29,245

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $27,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,946

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $21,170

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseSLTPremierHybrid
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,800 $55,700 $25,125 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $39,923 $43,512 $24,120 $29,736 $26,760
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690      
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360 1,360      
Floor mats 115 115      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725 725 395 395 395
Navigation system 3,110 3,110 495   495
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690      
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530      
Heated front seats 480 480      
Automatic climate control, front 550 550      
Convenience and Technology Package     895   895
Leather Package     1,395   1,395
Cargo net     65 65 65
Driver Confidence Package         1,195
Power Seat Package 1,318 1,318      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587      
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156 1,156      
Floor mats 98 98      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 616 616 359 359 359
Navigation system 2,644 2,644 450   450
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587      
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451      
Heated front seats 408 408      
Automatic climate control, front 468 468      
Convenience and Technology Package     814   814
Leather Package     1,269   1,269
Cargo net     59 59 59
Driver Confidence Package         1,087
Options (change) 9,800 9,800 3,245 460 4,440
Options (change) 8,333 8,333 2,951 418 4,038
Destination 860 860 875 875 875
Total Price $56,460 $66,360 $29,245 $32,310 $33,190
Total Invoice $49,116 $52,705 $27,946 $31,029 $31,673

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,322
Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseSLTPremierHybrid
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6295hp H6163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionM5M6T6T9CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 7?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18225/55-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$56,460$66,360$29,245$32,310$33,190
Adjustments for Features-975-1,1250-990-1,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,485$65,235$29,245$31,320$31,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,750$0$2,075$2,045
Total Invoice$49,116$52,705$27,946$31,029$31,673
Adjustments for Features-848-8940-951-1,813
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,268$51,811$27,946$30,078$29,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,543$0$2,132$1,914

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseSLTPremierHybrid
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manual $150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400 
CVT    $1000
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Following distance indicator    $25
Forward collision warning    $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  $250
Pedestrian detection    $50
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Roll bar$200$200   
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Safety key  $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 $150
Mid-engine configuration$0$0   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25 
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Power convertible top$4000$4000   
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD player$125$125   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75   
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Fog lights$125$125   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200$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$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Total Value of Features$6,580$6,730$5,605$6,595$7,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$975$1,125$0$990$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments-848-8940-951-1,813

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082018
ModelBoxsterMalibu
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in111.4 in
Length170.4 in193.8 in
Width70.9 in73.0 in
Height51.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,856 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft315.8 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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%

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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135075%
Total Not Requested45025%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested25014%
Total Not Requested152586%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135075%
Total Not Requested45025%

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