Nissan Maxima (2015) vs. Porsche Boxster (2006) Feature Comparison at TrueDelta: Optional and standard features by trim

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year	2006	2006
Model	Boxster	Boxster
Trim	Base	S

Engines
2.7L H6 DOHC-4v 265 hp@6700 206 lb-ft@4400
3.4L H6 DOHC-4v 315 hp@6700 266 lb-ft@4500
Transmissions
5-speed manual
6-speed manual
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
Drivetrains
RWD
Tires
205/55ZR17 tires
235/50ZR17 tires
235/40ZR18 tires
235/35ZR19 tires
265/40ZR18 tires
265/35ZR19 tires
Audio Systems
Unbranded, 50W, 4 speakers
Unbranded, 230W, 7 speakers
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety
Front airbagsMandatory, in all cars.
Mandatory, in all cars.
Engine / Motor
Mid-engine configurationThe engine is located behind the driver but ahead of the rear axle.
The engine is located behind the driver but ahead of the rear axle.
Infotainment
Navigation systemScreen-based navigation system.
Screen-based navigation system.
Seats and Interior Trim
Front buckets
Front sport buckets
Leather seating surfacesSeating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette.
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette.
Power seatback bolsters, driver seatPower adjustable bolsters on the seatback, to provide lateral support in hard turns.
Power adjustable bolsters on the seatback, to provide lateral support in hard turns.
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires
Adaptive dampers - electricalShocks that electrically adjust their firmness based on sensor readings of the road surface. The driver might also be able to select a \"sport\" setting.
Shocks that electrically adjust their firmness based on sensor readings of the road surface. The driver might also be able to select a \"sport\" setting.
Transmission
Short-throw shifter (optional)Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.

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TrueDelta Reviews the Available Features of the 2015 Nissan Maxima

2015 Nissan Maxima Available Features: Cons
Year	Comment
	Unless you can't stand the new Maxima's exterior styling--and no doubt more than a few people can't--there aren't any strong reasons not to buy one--unless you feel that 300 horsepower should be channeled through more than just the front tires. Some competitors, including the Acura TLX, are available with all-wheel drive. The Maxima is not. Or you might want a sunroof. You can get a panoramic sunroof in the Maxima, but only in the less athletic SL and Platinum grades. Nissan has opted to offer the 2016 sedan in five trim levels with virtually no options. If you want the SR, you can't get a sunroof. Allegedly this was done because a sunroof would raise the car's center of gravity, and cause the car to lean more in hard cornering. But plenty of higher performance cars are offered with sunroofs. In the new Maxima's defense, it does tend to be very well equipped for a given price point. Navigation, a pair of large displays, proximity key, dual power seats, and remote start are standard on all five variants. The SV adds, among other things, heated leather seats and obstacle detection at both ends. The SL adds Bose surround-sound audio, adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, blind sport warning, and a heated steering wheel (plus the panoramic sunroof not available on the SR). The SR adds LED low beam headlights and ventilated front seats (in addition to the sport bits). The Platinum adds an around-view camera system, moving object detection, memory for the driver seat and a power-adjustable steering wheel, rain sensing wipers, and a telematics sytem (plus fake mahogany trim I could personally do without). If you don't need a sunroof on the SR or all-wheel-drive, then feature availability is more a strength than a weakness. see full Nissan Maxima review

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