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Volvo V50 vs. Porsche Boxster Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. Porsche Boxster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,975

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $30,570

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112016201620162016
ModelV50V50BoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $29,000 $32,850 $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600
Preferred Package 2,000          
Climate Package 900 900        
Xenon HID headlights 800 800        
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 710 710 710 710
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 530   530 530
Proximity key 450 450   790    
Leather seating surfaces   200        
Power sport seats     2,320 2,320 2,320  
Infotainment Package     3,990   3,990 3,990
Premium Package Plus     3,620   2,950 1,965
Sport suspension (upgrade)     1,235 1,235 1,235 0
Aluminum trim     760 760 760 895
Audio controls on steering wheel     615 365 615 165
CD changer, in-dash     670 670 670 670
HD radio       1,040    
Bose 505W 10 speakers         0  
Adaptive sport seats plus           3,025
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)           650
Preferred Package 1,880          
Climate Package 846 846        
Xenon HID headlights 752 752        
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 0 0 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376 0   0 0
Proximity key 423 423   0    
Leather seating surfaces   188        
Power sport seats     0 0 0  
Infotainment Package     0   0 0
Premium Package Plus     0   0 0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0 0 0 0
Aluminum trim     0 0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel     0 0 0 0
CD changer, in-dash     0 0 0 0
HD radio       0    
Bose 505W 10 speakers         0  
Adaptive sport seats plus           0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)           0
Options (change) 7,100 5,300 14,450 7,890 13,780 12,600
Options (change) 6,674 4,982 0 0 0 0
Destination 875 875 995 995 995 995
Total Price $36,975 $39,025 $67,545 $67,985 $78,675 $88,195

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volvo V50 T5
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,882
Model Year201120112016201620162016
ModelV50V50BoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine227hp I5227hp I5265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6
TransmissionT5T5M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12185, 7185, 7445, 10445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20
Total Price$36,975$39,025$67,545$67,985$78,675$88,195
Adjustments for Features0-475-2,880-2,580-3,380-6,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,975$38,550$64,665$65,405$75,295$82,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$0$740$10,630$17,500

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year201120112016201620162016
ModelV50V50BoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000    
6-speed manual  $150$150$150$150
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Remote window/roof operation$15$15    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150  
Roll bar  $200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75    
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40
Roof rails $250    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rear wiper$175$175    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0$0$0
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0
Body kit $0    
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Power convertible top  $4000$4000$4000$4000
Rear bumper protector$40$40    
Rear spoiler $200    
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400$400
Sunroof$900$900    
Infotainment 
App support  $0 $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250$250  $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25    
Chronometer     $100
Compass $0    
Fog lights$125$125    
Interior ambient lighting  $150 $150$150
Performance meter     $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300 
Folding passenger seat$150$150    
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Leather door panel trim    $250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-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 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
Synthetic suede door panel trim     $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Total Value of Features$3,905$4,380$6,785$6,485$7,285$9,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$2,880$2,580$3,380$6,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-447-42-38-43-68

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20112016
ModelV50Boxster
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.9 in97.4 in
Length178.0 in172.2 in
Width69.7 in70.9 in
Height58.0 in50.5 in
Curb Weight3,571 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.8 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.2 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested135060%
Total Not Requested90040%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested36529%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested182574%
Total Not Requested65026%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Black Edition

HD radio
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested90098%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested132567%
Total Not Requested65033%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested70041%
Total Not Requested100059%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
App support0No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested115069%
Total Not Requested51531%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested112576%
Total Not Requested35024%

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