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Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,230

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $17,165

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122013
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterTraverse
TrimBaseSS Black EditionLTZ
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $48,100 $58,600 $65,200 $40,575
Navigation system 3,430     795
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0      
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550 1,550  
Auto-dimming mirrors 690 690    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 125  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530  
Heated front seats 525 525 525  
Automatic climate control, front 650 650    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800 800  
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250  
Infotainment Package   3,640    
Navigation system 0     700
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0      
Power Seat Package 0 0 0  
Auto-dimming mirrors 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451  
Heated front seats 0 0 0  
Automatic climate control, front 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0 0 0  
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0  
Infotainment Package   0    
Options (change) 10,345 10,555 4,375 795
Options (change) 451 451 451 700
Destination 950 950 950 860
Total Price $59,395 $70,105 $70,525 $42,230

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Traverse LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,203
Model Year2012201220122013
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterTraverse
TrimBaseSS Black EditionLTZ
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6288hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7325, 11325, 11?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19255/55-20
Total Price$59,395$70,105$70,525$42,230
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,100-1,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,395$69,855$69,425$41,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,460$10,030$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year2012201220122013
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterTraverse
TrimBaseSS Black EditionLTZ
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote start   $150
Wind blocker, small  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag   $150
Rearview camera   $200
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Temporary spare tire   $150
Trailer sway control   $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler   $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio   $50
Media drive$15$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0 
Rear seat audio controls   $25
Surround sound $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Automatic headlights   $125
Compass   $0
Cornering lights  $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers  $50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Folding third row seats   $600
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Total Value of Features$6,060$6,310$7,160$7,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,100$1,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5-22-1,119

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122013
ModelBoxsterTraverse
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.1 in118.9 in
Length172.1 in203.7 in
Width70.9 in78.5 in
Height50.9 in69.9 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.4,647 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
9.970.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.9116.3 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 seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22556%
Total Not Requested17544%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested85058%
Total Not Requested61542%
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 seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22556%
Total Not Requested17544%

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 seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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