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Nissan Altima vs. Porsche Cayman Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Porsche Cayman Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,360

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $30,630

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201220122012
ModelAltimaAltimaCaymanCaymanCayman
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLBaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,570 $32,690 $51,900 $62,100 $67,500
Floor mats 210 210      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 350 725 725  
Rear spoiler 405 405      
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 490        
Sunroof 800        
Technology Package 1,700        
Power Seat Package     1,550 1,550 1,550
Navigation system     3,430    
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers     0    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710 710  
Heated front seats     525 525 525
Obstacle detection, rear     530 530 530
Voice control for nav and audio     595 595 595
Automatic climate control, front     650 650  
Xenon HID headlights     1,560 1,560  
Heated steering wheel     250 250 250
Audio controls on steering wheel     615 615 125
Infotainment Package       3,640  
Floor mats 159 159      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266 266 0 0  
Rear spoiler 344 344      
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 434        
Sunroof 708        
Technology Package 1,505        
Power Seat Package     0 0 0
Navigation system     0    
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers     0    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0  
Heated front seats     0 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear     451 451 451
Voice control for nav and audio     0 0 0
Automatic climate control, front     0 0  
Xenon HID headlights     0 0  
Heated steering wheel     0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel     0 0 0
Infotainment Package       0  
Options (change) 3,955 965 11,140 11,350 3,575
Options (change) 3,416 769 451 451 451
Destination 835 835 950 950 950
Total Price $33,360 $34,490 $63,990 $74,400 $72,025

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Porsche Cayman

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,323
Model Year20162016201220122012
ModelAltimaAltimaCaymanCaymanCayman
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLBaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine182hp I4270hp V6265hp H6320hp H6330hp H6
TransmissionCVTCVT-7M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9235, 9325, 11325, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$33,360$34,490$63,990$74,400$72,025
Adjustments for Features-4,495-3,9950-250-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,865$30,495$63,990$74,150$71,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,630$0$10,160$7,435

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20162016201220122012
ModelAltimaAltimaCaymanCaymanCayman
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLBaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000    
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key$250$250   
Remote start$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200    
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Obstacle detection, front $150   
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Predictive forward collision warning$250    
Rearview camera$200$200   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40   
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents$100$100   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0    
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0
Media drive  $15$15$15
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $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  $150
Automatic headlights$125$125   
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights    $50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Door sill trim plates    $100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
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 height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$7,205$6,705$2,710$2,960$3,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,495$3,995$0$250$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,160-3,7130-5-12

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20162012
ModelAltimaCayman
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in95.1 in
Length191.9 in171.1 in
Width72.0 in70.9 in
Height57.8 in51.4 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.2,977 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in0.0 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 ft314.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Predictive forward collision warning250No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested70038%
Total Not Requested112562%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested85098%
Total Not Requested152%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
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 seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
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 seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%
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 port25Yes
Total Requested85058%
Total Not Requested61542%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman 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 seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%

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