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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: $24,315

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $32,245

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterMalibu
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyderLTZ
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $82,100 $23,065
Convenience Package 900   900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710 710  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165    
CD changer, in-dash 570 670 570 570 570 300
Satellite radio 670 670 670 670   325
Premium Package       965    
Adaptive sport seats plus       3,025    
Heated front seats         530  
Automatic climate control, front         760  
Convenience Package 0   0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0    
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0 0 249
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0   270
Premium Package       0    
Adaptive sport seats plus       0    
Heated front seats         0  
Automatic climate control, front         0  
Options (change) 3,465 2,415 3,465 6,105 2,570 625
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 519
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 625
Total Price $56,560 $62,510 $68,360 $81,700 $85,665 $24,315

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,062
Model Year201620162016201620162006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterMalibu
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyderLTZ
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6375hp H6201hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4185, 7185, 7185, 7185, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20235/35-20225/50-17
Total Price$56,560$62,510$68,360$81,700$85,665$24,315
Adjustments for Features-3,605-5,745-4,105-9,530-4,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,955$56,765$64,255$72,170$81,310$24,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,810$11,300$19,215$28,355$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201620162016201620162006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterMalibu
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyderLTZ
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $900
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows     $200
Power-adjustable pedals     $125
Remote start     $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350  
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150    
Obstacle detection, rear $250    
Roll bar$200$200$200$200$200 
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 $175  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75 $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500$500 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500$500 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0 
Bodyside moldings     $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25   
Convertible top    $3000 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0$0 
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000$4000  
Rear spoiler     $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 $125
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100 
Media drive $15    
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system $600    
Off-road navigation system $0    
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Traffic information $25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 $150 $150
Chronometer   $100$100 
Compass     $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Headlight washers $50 $50  
Steering-linked headlights $150 $150  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat     $150
Folding second row seats     $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $50
Memory system, driver seat   $200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250$250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0$0
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200  
Polished alloy wheels     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Total Value of Features$7,680$9,820$8,180$13,605$8,430$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,605$5,745$4,105$9,530$4,355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-63-91-60-116-510

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162006
ModelBoxsterMalibu
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in106.3 in
Length172.2 in188.3 in
Width70.9 in69.9 in
Height50.5 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40059%
Total Not Requested27541%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40059%
Total Not Requested27541%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested55051%
Total Not Requested52549%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested25015%
Total Not Requested145085%

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