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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: $32,265

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $27,515

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092013
ModelBoxsterBoxsterMalibu
TrimBaseSLTZ
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,600 $56,700 $27,365
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550  
iPod integration 440 440  
Navigation system 3,110 3,110 795
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710  
Satellite radio 750 750  
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695  
Audio controls on steering wheel 990 990  
Floor mats 90 90  
Automatic climate control, front 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595  
Xenon HID headlights 1,560 1,560  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,900
Premium Package     1,000
Forward collision warning     395
Power Seat Package 1,318 1,318  
iPod integration 0 0  
Navigation system 0 0 700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Satellite radio 0 0  
Bluetooth cell phone link 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 842 842  
Floor mats 0 0  
Automatic climate control, front 468 468  
Heated front seats 0 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0  
Xenon HID headlights 0 0  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,672
Premium Package     880
Forward collision warning     348
Options (change) 12,230 12,230 4,090
Options (change) 3,215 3,215 3,600
Destination 950 950 810
Total Price $59,780 $69,880 $32,265

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,935
Model Year200920092013
ModelBoxsterBoxsterMalibu
TrimBaseSLTZ
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine255hp H6310hp H6197hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4185, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$59,780$69,880$32,265
Adjustments for Features00-180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,780$69,880$32,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,100$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200920092013
ModelBoxsterBoxsterMalibu
TrimBaseSLTZ
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Roll bar$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
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 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Total Value of Features$5,545$5,545$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$180
Value of Feature Adjustments00-169

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092013
ModelBoxsterMalibu
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in107.8 in
Length172.1 in191.5 in
Width70.9 in73.0 in
Height50.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft316.3 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 seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested157594%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%

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