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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: $26,420

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122013
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterMalibu
TrimBaseSS Black EditionLTZ
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,100 $58,600 $65,200 $27,365
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550 1,550  
Navigation system 3,430     795
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 125  
Automatic climate control, front 650 650    
Heated front seats 525 525 525  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595  
Xenon HID headlights 1,560 1,560    
Infotainment Package   3,640    
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,900
Premium Package       1,000
Forward collision warning       395
Power Seat Package 0 0 0  
Navigation system 0     700
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0  
Automatic climate control, front 0 0    
Heated front seats 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0  
Xenon HID headlights 0 0    
Infotainment Package   0    
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,672
Premium Package       880
Forward collision warning       348
Options (change) 9,635 9,845 2,795 4,090
Options (change) 0 0 0 3,600
Destination 950 950 950 810
Total Price $58,685 $69,395 $68,945 $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 S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,786
Model Year2012201220122013
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterMalibu
TrimBaseSS Black EditionLTZ
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6197hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7325, 11325, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19235/50-18
Total Price$58,685$69,395$68,945$32,265
Adjustments for Features0-250-800-580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,685$69,145$68,145$31,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,460$9,460$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2012201220122013
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterMalibu
TrimBaseSS Black EditionLTZ
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key   $250
Remote start   $150
Wind blocker, small  $100 
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$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$15 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $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
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights   $125
Compass   $0
Cornering lights  $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$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$250 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Total Value of Features$5,220$5,470$6,020$5,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$800$580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3-11-544

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122013
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%
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
Porsche Boxster S Black Edition

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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
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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