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Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Volt Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Volt Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,035

Chevrolet Volt   
Difference: $21,030

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122013
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterVolt
TrimBaseSS Black EditionSpyderBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Base Price $48,100 $58,600 $65,200 $61,800 $39,145
Sport Chrono Package 960 960 960 960  
Navigation system 3,430     3,110 895
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0     0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710   710  
Automatic climate control, front 650 650      
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 125    
Heated front seats 525 525 525 525  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530 530  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595  
Infotainment Package   3,640      
Air conditioning       1,760  
Floor mats       0  
Bluetooth cell phone link       0  
Aux input       0  
Leather sport seats       0  
Bose 7 speakers         495
Premium Trim Package         1,395
Enhanced Safety Package 1         695
Cargo net         60
Sport Chrono Package 0 0 0 0  
Navigation system 0     0 788
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0     0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0   0  
Automatic climate control, front 0 0      
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0    
Heated front seats 0 0 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451 451  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0  
Infotainment Package   0      
Air conditioning       0  
Floor mats       0  
Bluetooth cell phone link       0  
Aux input       0  
Leather sport seats       0  
Bose 7 speakers         436
Premium Trim Package         1,228
Enhanced Safety Package 1         612
Cargo net         53
Options (change) 8,015 8,225 2,735 8,190 3,540
Options (change) 451 451 451 451 3,117
Destination 950 950 950 950 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $57,065 $67,775 $68,885 $70,940 $36,035

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Volt

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Volt
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,086
Model Year20122012201220122013
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterVolt
TrimBaseSS Black EditionSpyderBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Engine255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6320hp H6149hp E+
TransmissionM6M6M6M6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7325, 11325, 11185, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19215/55-17
Total Price$57,065$67,775$68,885$70,940$36,035
Adjustments for Features-4,150-4,400-5,6500-2,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,915$63,375$63,235$70,940$33,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,460$10,320$18,025$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year20122012201220122013
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterVolt
TrimBaseSS Black EditionSpyderBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150 
CVT    $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200
Proximity key    $250
Remote app    $25
Remote start    $150
Wind blocker, small  $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Rearview camera    $200
Roll bar$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor    $50
Side curtain airbags    $350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Second-row high console    $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
16 kWh battery pack    $0
3.3 kW onboard charger    $0
Automatic start / stop    $150
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
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400  
Infotainment 
App support    $0
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 $125
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 $200
Surround sound $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225
Traffic information$25$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
Chronometer$100$100$100$100 
Compass    $0
Cornering lights  $50  
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150  
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
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$100 
Folding second row seats    $300
Interior trim, special color   $0 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,070$6,320$7,570$1,920$4,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,150$4,400$5,650$0$2,830
Value of Feature Adjustments-102-91-1150-2,674

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year20122013
ModelBoxsterVolt
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.1 in105.7 in
Length172.1 in177.1 in
Width70.9 in70.4 in
Height50.9 in56.6 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.3,782 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.9.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in56.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft310.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.90.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
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%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S Black Edition

Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Spyder

Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Leather sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Volt

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested125096%
Total Not Requested504%
Enhanced Safety Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

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