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Porsche Boxster vs. Saturn AURA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. Saturn AURA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,720

Saturn AURA XR   
Difference: $32,850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620092009
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterAURAAURA
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyderXRXR V6
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $82,100 $24,760 $27,150
Power sport seats 2,320 2,320 2,320        
Convenience Package 900         590  
Auto-dimming mirrors 690       690    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710 710    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165      
Satellite radio 670 670 670 670      
CD changer, in-dash 570 670 570 570 570 300 300
Interior ambient lighting   340     340    
Premium Package     1,170        
Premium Package Plus       1,965      
Adaptive sport seats plus       3,025      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       650 650    
Heated front seats         530    
Automatic climate control, front         760    
Enhanced Convenience Package           400  
Power sport seats 0 0 0        
Convenience Package 0         543  
Auto-dimming mirrors 0       0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0      
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0      
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0 0 276 276
Interior ambient lighting   0     0    
Premium Package     0        
Premium Package Plus       0      
Adaptive sport seats plus       0      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       0 0    
Heated front seats         0    
Automatic climate control, front         0    
Enhanced Convenience Package           368  
Options (change) 6,475 5,075 6,055 7,755 4,250 1,290 300
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 1,187 276
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 670 670
Total Price $59,570 $65,170 $70,950 $83,350 $87,345 $26,720 $28,120

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Saturn AURA

Lowest Adjusted Price: Saturn AURA XR
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,102
Model Year2016201620162016201620092009
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterAURAAURA
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyderXRXR V6
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6375hp H6169hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4185, 7185, 7185, 7185, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20235/35-20215/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$59,570$65,170$70,950$83,350$87,345$26,720$28,120
Adjustments for Features-3,945-5,860-4,895-8,595-3,570-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,625$59,310$66,055$74,755$83,775$26,705$28,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,685$10,430$19,130$28,150$0$1,415

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Saturn AURA

Model Year2016201620162016201620092009
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterAURAAURA
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyderXRXR V6
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0  
FWD     $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows     $200$200
Proximity key   $250   
Remote start     $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350   
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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  
Temporary spare tire     $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat     $40 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200 $200
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$175$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers     $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$75
Convertible top    $3000  
Laminated front side windows     $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0$0  
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000$4000   
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0     
Media drive $15     
Navigation system $600     
Off-road navigation system $0     
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200
Traffic information $25     
USB port $25     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Chronometer   $100$100  
Compass     $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights      $125
Headlight washers $50$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150$150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats     $300$300
Leather door panel trim  $250    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200   
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger 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$100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 $100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250$250  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $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 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200   
Machined alloy wheels     $350 
Performance steering system (optional)      $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,420$10,335$9,370$13,070$8,045$4,490$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,945$5,860$4,895$8,595$3,570$15$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-66-89-69-103-41-140

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Saturn AURA

Model Year20162009
ModelBoxsterAURA
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in112.3 in
Length172.2 in190.9 in
Width70.9 in70.3 in
Height50.5 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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 seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested50038%
Total Not Requested80062%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40059%
Total Not Requested27541%
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 Black Edition

Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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 seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested50038%
Total Not Requested80062%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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 seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested50038%
Total Not Requested80062%
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 mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested62549%
Total Not Requested65051%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested77553%
Total Not Requested70047%
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 seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested50029%
Total Not Requested120071%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Spyder

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
Saturn AURA XR

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Remote start150No
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested30088%
Total Not Requested4012%

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