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Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,005

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $33,280

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220132013
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterSonicSonic
TrimBaseSS Black EditionSpyderLTLTZ
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,100 $58,600 $65,200 $61,800 $15,640 $17,250
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710   710    
Heated front seats 525 525 525 525    
Audio controls on steering wheel     125      
Air conditioning       1,760    
Floor mats       0    
Bluetooth cell phone link       0    
Leather sport seats       0    
205/55R16         495  
Cargo net         60 60
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0   0    
Heated front seats 0 0 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel     0      
Air conditioning       0    
Floor mats       0    
Bluetooth cell phone link       0    
Leather sport seats       0    
205/55R16         436  
Cargo net         53 53
Options (change) 1,235 1,235 650 2,995 555 60
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 489 53
Destination 950 950 950 950 810 810
Total Price $50,285 $60,785 $66,800 $65,745 $17,005 $18,120

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Sonic LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,466
Model Year201220122012201220132013
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterSonicSonic
TrimBaseSS Black EditionSpyderLTLTZ
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6320hp H6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4185, 7325, 11No audio?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$50,285$60,785$66,800$65,745$17,005$18,120
Adjustments for Features-4,535-4,535-7,225-7100-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,750$56,250$59,575$65,035$17,005$17,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,500$13,825$19,285$0$940

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year201220122012201220132013
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterSonicSonic
TrimBaseSS Black EditionSpyderLTLTZ
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150  
5-speed manual    $0$0
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100  
Wind blocker, small  $100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Rear side airbags    $300$300
Roll bar$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000   
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400   
Infotainment 
App support     $0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125 $125$125
Aux input$50$50$50 $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
CD player$125$125$125 $125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0   
Media drive  $15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 $50 
Navigation system  $600   
Off-road navigation system  $0   
Satellite radio  $200 $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support     $0
Surround sound  $250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225
Traffic information  $25   
USB port  $25 $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150   
Automatic headlights    $125$125
Cornering lights  $50   
Digital instruments    $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers  $50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Spotter mirror(s)    $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150   
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 $200
Interior trim, special color   $0  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces     $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Total Value of Features$7,330$7,330$10,020$3,505$2,795$2,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,535$4,535$7,225$710$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-86-71-103-100-167

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20122013
ModelBoxsterSonic
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in99.4 in
Length172.1 in173.1 in
Width70.9 in68.3 in
Height50.9 in59.7 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.2,728 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Spyder

Leather sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested5017%
Total Not Requested25083%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

205/55R16 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%

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