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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: $36,150

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $28,565

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016201620162016
ModelMaximaMaximaBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimSESLBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600
Sensory Package 2,550          
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100        
Floor mats 175 175        
Stability control 600 600        
Navigation system 1,800 1,800        
Sunroof 900 900        
Power sport seats     2,320 2,320 2,320  
Premium Package Plus     3,620   2,950 1,965
Sport suspension (upgrade)     1,235 1,235 1,235 0
Aluminum trim     760 760 760 895
Satellite radio     670 670 670 670
Audio controls on steering wheel     615 365 615 165
CD changer, in-dash     570 670 570 570
Obstacle detection, rear     530   530 530
Power-folding mirrors     320 320 320 320
Heated steering wheel     270 270 270 270
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710 710 710 710
Proximity key       790    
Adaptive sport seats plus           3,025
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)           650
Sensory Package 2,213          
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006        
Floor mats 131 131        
Stability control 520 520        
Navigation system 1,561 1,561        
Sunroof 780 780        
Power sport seats     0 0 0  
Premium Package Plus     0   0 0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0 0 0 0
Aluminum trim     0 0 0 0
Satellite radio     0 0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel     0 0 0 0
CD changer, in-dash     0 0 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear     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
Proximity key       0    
Adaptive sport seats plus           0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)           0
Options (change) 7,125 4,575 11,620 8,110 10,950 9,770
Options (change) 6,211 3,998 0 0 0 0
Destination 695 695 995 995 995 995
Total Price $36,450 $36,150 $64,715 $68,205 $75,845 $85,365

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Maxima SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,933
Model Year200820082016201620162016
ModelMaximaMaximaBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimSESLBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine255hp V6255hp V6265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 850, 4185, 7185, 7185, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20
Total Price$36,450$36,150$64,715$68,205$75,845$85,365
Adjustments for Features-3000-2,890-3,255-3,140-5,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,150$36,150$61,825$64,950$72,705$79,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0$3,125$10,880$17,900

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year200820082016201620162016
ModelMaximaMaximaBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimSESLBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100    
6-speed manual  $150$150$150$150
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Remote window/roof operation$15$15    
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Full-size spare tire$225$225    
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150  
Roll bar  $200$200$200$200
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
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 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Power convertible top  $4000$4000$4000$4000
Rear spoiler$200     
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400$400
Sunroof$900$900    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0  
Media drive   $15  
Navigation system$600$600 $600  
Off-road navigation system   $0  
Traffic information   $25  
USB port   $25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer     $100
Cornering lights$50$50    
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150 $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25    
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100$100$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300 
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Leather door panel trim    $250 
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$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$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$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$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 
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Total Value of Features$4,305$4,005$6,895$7,260$7,145$9,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$2,890$3,255$3,140$5,640
Value of Feature Adjustments-2730-44-47-41-66

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20082016
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 Weight3,580 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

Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested177584%
Total Not Requested35016%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested150098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested150098%
Total Not Requested252%

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 Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
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 Requested157564%
Total Not Requested90036%

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

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 Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
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 Requested107554%
Total Not Requested90046%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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
Total Requested65038%
Total Not Requested105062%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
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 Requested107573%
Total Not Requested40027%

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