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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: $32,970

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $24,805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelAltimaBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim3.5 SEBaseSS Black Edition
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $26,390 $48,100 $58,600 $65,200
Premium Package 3,200      
Stability control 600      
Technology Package 2,000      
Door sill trim plates 85      
Power Seat Package   1,550 1,550 1,550
Navigation system   3,430    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710  
Heated front seats   525 525 525
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595 595
CD changer, in-dash   650 650 650
Automatic climate control, front   650 650  
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 615 125
Infotainment Package     3,640  
Premium Package 2,776      
Stability control 520      
Technology Package 1,735      
Door sill trim plates 63      
Power Seat Package   0 0 0
Navigation system   0    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0  
Heated front seats   0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0
CD changer, in-dash   0 0 0
Automatic climate control, front   0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0 0
Infotainment Package     0  
Options (change) 5,885 8,725 8,935 3,445
Options (change) 5,094 0 0 0
Destination 695 950 950 950
Total Price $32,970 $57,775 $68,485 $69,595

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,352
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelAltimaBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim3.5 SEBaseSS Black Edition
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine270hp V6255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 950, 4325, 11325, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$32,970$57,775$68,485$69,595
Adjustments for Features0-2,695-2,945-4,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,970$55,080$65,540$65,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,460$10,320

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year2009201220122012
ModelAltimaBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim3.5 SEBaseSS Black Edition
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Wind blocker, small   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Rearview camera$200   
Roll bar $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0
Exterior 
Power convertible top $4000$4000$4000
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0
Surround sound  $250$250
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Automatic headlights$125   
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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$2,940$5,635$5,885$7,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,695$2,945$4,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-44-41-57

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20092012
ModelAltimaBoxster
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Wheelbase105.3 in95.1 in
Length182.5 in172.1 in
Width70.7 in70.9 in
Height55.3 in50.9 in
Curb Weight3,077 lb.2,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.9 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume7.4 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested255084%
Total Not Requested47516%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested82595%
Total Not Requested405%
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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%

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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
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 port25No
Total Requested82556%
Total Not Requested64044%

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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%

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