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Nissan Maxima vs. Porsche Boxster Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Porsche Boxster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,495

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $26,090

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620162016201620162016
ModelMaximaMaximaBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimSESLBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyder
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $82,100
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800          
Mud guards 130 130          
Floor mats 160 160          
Stability control 600 600          
Sunroof 900 900          
Satellite radio 350 350 670 670 670 670  
Xenon HID headlights 150 150          
Navigation system 1,800 1,800          
Power sport seats     2,320 2,320 2,320    
Premium Package     1,780   1,170 965  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     1,235 1,235 1,235 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel     615 365 615 165  
CD changer, in-dash     570 670 570 570 670
Power-folding mirrors     320 320 320 320  
Heated steering wheel     270 270 270 270  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710 710 710 710 710
Adaptive sport seats plus           3,025 2,635
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)           650 650
Auto-dimming mirrors             690
Automatic climate control, front             760
PCM             2,965
Heated front seats             530
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694          
Mud guards 99 99          
Floor mats 121 121          
Stability control 520 520          
Sunroof 780 780          
Satellite radio 304 304 0 0 0 0  
Xenon HID headlights 131 131          
Navigation system 1,561 1,561          
Power sport seats     0 0 0    
Premium Package     0   0 0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0 0 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel     0 0 0 0  
CD changer, in-dash     0 0 0 0 0
Power-folding mirrors     0 0 0 0  
Heated steering wheel     0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0 0 0 0
Adaptive sport seats plus           0 0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)           0 0
Auto-dimming mirrors             0
Automatic climate control, front             0
PCM             0
Heated front seats             0
Options (change) 7,590 4,890 8,490 6,560 7,880 7,345 9,610
Options (change) 6,551 4,210 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 605 605 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $36,095 $35,495 $61,585 $66,655 $72,775 $82,940 $92,705

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Maxima SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,328
Model Year2006200620162016201620162016
ModelMaximaMaximaBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimSESLBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyder
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine265hp V6265hp V6265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6375hp H6
TransmissionT5T5M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 850, 4185, 7185, 7185, 7185, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20235/35-20
Total Price$36,095$35,495$61,585$66,655$72,775$82,940$92,705
Adjustments for Features-2000-2,875-3,915-2,875-5,925-3,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,895$35,495$58,710$62,740$69,900$77,015$88,865
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0$4,030$11,190$18,305$30,155

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year2006200620162016201620162016
ModelMaximaMaximaBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimSESLBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyder
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000     
6-speed manual  $150$150$150$150$150
FWD$0$0     
RWD  $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200     
Remote window/roof operation$15$15     
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0     
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250   
Roll bar  $200$200$200$200$200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based      $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40     
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25     
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100     
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75     
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500$500
Limited-slip rear differential      $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500$500
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0$0$0$0
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75     
Convertible top      $3000
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0$0
Power convertible top  $4000$4000$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler$200      
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400$400$400
Sunroof$900$900     
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Aux input  $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
Cassette player$50$50     
Media drive   $15  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system$600$600 $600  $600
Off-road navigation system   $0  $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic information   $25  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer     $100$100
Cornering lights$50$50     
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125     
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25     
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50     
Folding second row seats$300$300     
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100     
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat     $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat     $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim     $250$250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0$0
Synthetic suede steering wheel      $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Total Value of Features$4,555$4,355$7,230$8,270$7,230$10,280$8,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$2,875$3,915$2,875$5,925$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments-1810-46-58-39-71-41

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20062016
ModelMaximaBoxster
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase111.2 in97.4 in
Length193.5 in172.2 in
Width71.7 in70.9 in
Height58.3 in50.5 in
Curb Weight3,474 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested247587%
Total Not Requested37513%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested75097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested65050%
Total Not Requested65050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested132575%
Total Not Requested45025%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Black Edition

Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested65050%
Total Not Requested65050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested82565%
Total Not Requested45035%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested65050%
Total Not Requested65050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested82577%
Total Not Requested25023%
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 height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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 seat200Yes
Total Requested65038%
Total Not Requested105062%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Spyder

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested32568%
Total Not Requested15032%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
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 height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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 seat200Yes
Total Requested65038%
Total Not Requested105062%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60090%
Total Not Requested6510%

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