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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: $32,310

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $28,655

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterMalibu
TrimBaseSPremier
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,600 $58,000 $30,975
iPod integration 440 440  
Navigation system 3,110 3,110  
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710  
Floor mats 90 90  
Audio controls on steering wheel 990 990  
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695  
Satellite radio 750 750  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725 725 395
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690  
Heated front seats 510 510  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595  
Automatic climate control, front 550 550  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800  
Heated steering wheel 210 210  
Cargo net     65
iPod integration 0 0  
Navigation system 0 0  
Power Seat Package 1,318 1,318  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Floor mats 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 842 842  
Bluetooth cell phone link 0 0  
Satellite radio 0 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 616 616 359
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587  
Heated front seats 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0  
Automatic climate control, front 468 468  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0 0  
Heated steering wheel 0 0  
Cargo net     59
Options (change) 12,415 12,415 460
Options (change) 3,831 3,831 418
Destination 950 950 875
Total Price $60,965 $71,365 $32,310

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,319
Model Year201020102018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterMalibu
TrimBaseSPremier
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine255hp H6310hp H6250hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4185, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$60,965$71,365$32,310
Adjustments for Features-900-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,065$70,465$32,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,400$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201020102018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterMalibu
TrimBaseSPremier
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Roll bar$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags  $350
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
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 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
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 
Fog lights$125$125 
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, driver seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,945$5,945$5,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-71-600

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102018
ModelBoxsterMalibu
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in111.4 in
Length172.1 in193.8 in
Width70.9 in73.0 in
Height50.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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%

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