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Porsche Boxster vs. Volvo V50 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. Volvo V50 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,730

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $18,290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112009
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterV50
TrimBaseSS Black EditionT5 R-Design
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Wagon
Base Price $48,100 $58,600 $65,200 $35,500
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550 1,550  
Navigation system 3,430     2,205
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710   525
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 125  
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650  
Heated front seats 525 525 525  
Convenience Package 2,490 2,490    
Infotainment Package   3,640    
Climate Package       675
Xenon HID headlights       800
Leather seating surfaces       200
Power Seat Package 0 0 0  
Navigation system 0     2,073
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0   494
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0  
Heated front seats 0 0 0  
Convenience Package 0 0    
Infotainment Package   0    
Climate Package       634
Xenon HID headlights       752
Leather seating surfaces       188
Options (change) 9,970 10,180 2,850 4,405
Options (change) 0 0 0 4,141
Destination 950 950 950 825
Total Price $59,020 $69,730 $69,000 $40,730

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volvo V50

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volvo V50 T5 R-Design
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,300
Model Year2011201120112009
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterV50
TrimBaseSS Black EditionT5 R-Design
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Wagon
Engine255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6227hp I5
TransmissionM6M6M6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7325, 11325, 11160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19205/50-17
Total Price$59,020$69,730$69,000$40,730
Adjustments for Features0-250-250-95
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,020$69,480$68,750$40,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,460$9,730$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volvo V50

Model Year2011201120112009
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterV50
TrimBaseSS Black EditionT5 R-Design
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear wiper   $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings   $75
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000 
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler   $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio   $50
Media drive$15$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0 
Surround sound $250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Folding passenger seat   $150
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,960$6,210$6,210$6,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$250$95
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3-3-89

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20112009
ModelBoxsterV50
Body2dr Convertible4dr Wagon
Wheelbase95.1 in103.9 in
Length172.1 in178.0 in
Width70.9 in69.7 in
Height50.9 in57.4 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.3,322 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft327.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.962.9 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 seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

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 seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

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 seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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