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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: $39,405

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $20,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelMaximaBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimSVBaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $32,860 $48,100 $58,600 $65,200
Premium Package 3,450      
Tech Package 1,850      
Rear spoiler 370      
Floor mats 180      
Power Seat Package   1,550 1,550 1,550
Navigation system   3,430    
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers   0    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710  
Heated front seats   525 525 525
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595 595
Heated steering wheel   250 250 250
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 615 125
Cooled or ventilated front seats   800 800 800
Convenience Package   2,490 2,490  
Infotainment Package     3,640  
Premium Package 2,993      
Tech Package 1,605      
Rear spoiler 292      
Floor mats 135      
Power Seat Package   0 0 0
Navigation system   0    
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers   0    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0  
Heated front seats   0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0
Heated steering wheel   0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0 0
Cooled or ventilated front seats   0 0 0
Convenience Package   0 0  
Infotainment Package     0  
Options (change) 5,850 10,965 11,175 3,845
Options (change) 5,025 0 0 0
Destination 695 950 950 950
Total Price $39,405 $60,015 $70,725 $69,995

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Maxima SV
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,884
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelMaximaBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimSVBaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine290hp V6255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6
TransmissionCVT-6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9185, 7325, 11325, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$39,405$60,015$70,725$69,995
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-1,250-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,405$59,015$69,475$68,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,460$9,730

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year2009201220122012
ModelMaximaBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimSVBaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key$250   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Wind blocker, small $100$100$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 mat$40   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Power convertible top $4000$4000$4000
Rear spoiler$200   
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0
Rear seat audio controls$25   
SD Card slot$25   
Surround sound  $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Automatic headlights$125   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150   
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   
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   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$5,405$6,405$6,655$6,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$1,250$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-16-17-17

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20092012
ModelMaximaBoxster
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase109.3 in95.1 in
Length190.6 in172.1 in
Width73.2 in70.9 in
Height57.8 in50.9 in
Curb Weight3,557 lb.2,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
USB port25Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested161559%
Total Not Requested112541%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested96579%
Total Not Requested25021%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested865100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested92564%
Total Not Requested52536%

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 seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested86559%
Total Not Requested60041%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested92564%
Total Not Requested52536%

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 seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%

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