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Nissan Altima vs. Porsche Boxster Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Porsche Boxster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,185

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $37,720

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182016201620162016
ModelAltimaAltimaBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $28,995 $35,510 $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600
Technology Package 1,290          
Rear spoiler 405 405        
Floor mats 235 235        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375 825   825 825
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,170 2,170 2,170 2,170
Infotainment Package     3,990   3,990 3,990
Premium Package Plus     3,620   2,950 1,965
Power sport seats     2,320   2,320  
Rearview camera     1,515 655 1,515 1,515
Audio controls on steering wheel     615 365 615 165
Heated steering wheel     270 270 270 270
Torque vectoring, brake-based     1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,790 1,790 1,790  
Voice control for nav and audio     520 520 520 520
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710 710 710 710
Satellite radio       670    
Proximity key       790    
Interior ambient lighting       340    
App support       210    
Bose 505W 10 speakers         0  
Adaptive sport seats plus           3,025
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)           650
Technology Package 0          
Rear spoiler 344 344        
Floor mats 0 0        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0 0   0 0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     0 0 0 0
Infotainment Package     0   0 0
Premium Package Plus     0   0 0
Power sport seats     0   0  
Rearview camera     0 0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel     0 0 0 0
Heated steering wheel     0 0 0 0
Torque vectoring, brake-based     0 0 0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical     0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio     0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0 0 0
Satellite radio       0    
Proximity key       0    
Interior ambient lighting       0    
App support       0    
Bose 505W 10 speakers         0  
Adaptive sport seats plus           0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)           0
Options (change) 2,305 1,015 19,665 9,810 18,995 17,125
Options (change) 344 344 0 0 0 0
Destination 885 885 995 995 995 995
Total Price $32,185 $37,410 $72,760 $69,905 $83,890 $92,720

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $292
Model Year201820182016201620162016
ModelAltimaAltimaBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine182hp I4270hp V6265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6
TransmissionCVTCVT-7M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9185, 7185, 7445, 10445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20
Total Price$32,185$37,410$72,760$69,905$83,890$92,720
Adjustments for Features0-600-4,105-2,355-4,605-7,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,185$36,810$68,655$67,550$79,285$85,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,625$1,105$0$11,735$17,915

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year201820182016201620162016
ModelAltimaAltimaBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000     
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100    
6-speed manual  $150$150$150$150
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850$850
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Remote start$150$150    
Remote window/roof operation$15$15    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 $350$350
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Roll bar  $200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40    
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300$300
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 
Active grille shutters$0     
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Power convertible top  $4000$4000$4000$4000
Rear spoiler$200$200    
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400$400
Sunroof$900$900    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100    
Apple CarPlay support$100$100    
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50 $50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Chronometer     $100
Compass$0$0    
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750    
Performance meter     $150
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25    
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300 
Door sill trim plates   $100  
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 $200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200 $200$200
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100    
Total Value of Features$6,655$7,255$10,760$9,010$11,260$13,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$4,105$2,355$4,605$7,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-20-56-34-55-78

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20182016
ModelAltimaBoxster
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase109.3 in97.4 in
Length191.9 in172.2 in
Width72.0 in70.9 in
Height57.8 in50.5 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Predictive forward collision warning50No
Android Auto support100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested115035%
Total Not Requested212565%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested85067%
Total Not Requested41533%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested157564%
Total Not Requested90036%
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 seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested35027%
Total Not Requested95073%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Black Edition

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%
Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested85093%
Total Not Requested657%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested107554%
Total Not Requested90046%
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 seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested35027%
Total Not Requested95073%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested40027%
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 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 seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, 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
Total Requested35021%
Total Not Requested135079%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Performance meter150No
App support0Yes
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested85051%
Total Not Requested81549%

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