2015 Chevrolet Corvette vs 2015 Porsche Boxster

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2015 Porsche Boxster

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2-Door Stingray Conv w/1LT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Corvette 2-Door Stingray Conv w/1LT	17	29	$53,690	$59,000
Corvette 2-Door Stingray Conv w/2LT	17	29	$53,690	$59,000
Corvette 2-Door Stingray Conv w/3LT	17	29	$53,690	$59,000
Corvette 2-Door Stingray Coupe w/1LT	17	29	$50,050	$55,000
Corvette 2-Door Stingray Coupe w/2LT	17	29	$50,050	$55,000
Corvette 2-Door Stingray Coupe w/3LT	17	29	$50,050	$55,000
Corvette 2-Door Stingray Z51 Conv w/1LT	17	29	$58,240	$64,000
Corvette 2-Door Stingray Z51 Conv w/2LT	17	29	$58,240	$64,000
Corvette 2-Door Stingray Z51 Conv w/3LT	17	29	$58,240	$64,000
Corvette 2-Door Stingray Z51 Coupe w/1LT	17	29	$54,600	$60,000
Corvette 2-Door Stingray Z51 Coupe w/2LT	17	29	$54,600	$60,000
Corvette 2-Door Stingray Z51 Coupe w/3LT	17	29	$54,600	$60,000
Corvette 2-Door Z06 Conv w/1LZ	15	22	$75,530	$83,000
Corvette 2-Door Z06 Conv w/2LZ	15	22	$75,530	$83,000
Corvette 2-Door Z06 Conv w/3LZ	15	22	$75,530	$83,000
Corvette 2-Door Z06 Coupe w/1LZ	15	22	$71,890	$79,000
Corvette 2-Door Z06 Coupe w/2LZ	15	22	$71,890	$79,000
Corvette 2-Door Z06 Coupe w/3LZ	15	22	$71,890	$79,000

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2-Door Roadster

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Boxster 2-Door Roadster	20	30	N/A	$51,400
Boxster 2-Door Roadster GTS	19	26	N/A	$73,500
Boxster 2-Door Roadster S	20	28	N/A	$63,300

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$53,690

N/A

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$59,000

$51,400

Monthly Payment Estimate

$983 / month

$857 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.8

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9.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

With exceptional performance, style, comfort, features, and most of all value, the 2015 Chevy Corvette Stingray is a remarkable sports car.

The 2015 Porsche Boxster is a relative performance bargain, combining everyday usability with a balanced chassis and sweet engines.

TCC Likes

Striking exterior design
Great V-8 power and torque
Efficient for its performance level

Sharp, confident handling
Attractive, modern styling
Brisk acceleration

TCC Dislikes

Still a thirsty V-8 sports car around town
Why can't we get a turbo V-6?
Body vents distract from lines

Adding options brings the bottom line into 911 territory
Wind and engine noise at high speeds
Sound controls can be fiddly

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

30 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Two Seater

Two-Seaters

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.20

51.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

Front Leg Room (in)

43.00

42.6

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

53.70

53.4

Front Head Room (in)

37.90

38.6

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

48.9

50.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.70

60.5

Wheelbase (in)

106.70

97.4

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.90

70.9

Track Width, Front (in)

63.00

60.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

4.3

Length, Overall (in)

176.90

172.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

10.0

9.9

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.3 x 0.90

11.8

Brake Type

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6 x 1.18

12.4

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

16.9

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

12.0 - 16.4

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.7

36.4

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.53

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

XBK

Front Tire Size

P245/40ZR18

P235/45ZR18

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

XBK

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P285/35ZR19

P265/45ZR18

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3362

2888

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8.5

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 x 10

18 X 9

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

11.3

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

340

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

120

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

460 @ 4600

206 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

LT1

Displacement

6.2L/376

2.7 L/165

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

455 @ 6000

265 @ 6700

Engine Type

Gas V8

Premium Unleaded H-6

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.30

1.46

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

0.97

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.90

3.33

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.78

2.05

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.42

Trans Order Code

MEP

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.42

3.89

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.13

Trans Description Cont.

Manual

Manual w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.50

0.84

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.66

3.67

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Corvette

Porsche Boxster

Body Style

Convertible

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Short/Long Arm

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Transverse Leaf Spring

Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Short/Long Arm

Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Transverse Leaf Spring

Strut

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.4

7.4

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