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Nissan Maxima vs. Porsche Cayman Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Porsche Cayman Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,530

Nissan Maxima SR   
Difference: $26,265

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201220122012
ModelMaximaMaximaCaymanCaymanCayman
TrimSRPlatinumBaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $38,530 $40,940 $51,900 $62,100 $67,500
Floor mats 310 300      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375 725 725  
Rear spoiler 430 405      
Power Seat Package     1,550 1,550 1,550
Navigation system     3,430    
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers     0    
Sport Chrono Package     960 960 960
Synthetic suede steering wheel     1,295 1,295  
Cooled or ventilated front seats     800 800 800
Heated front seats     525 525 525
Audio controls on steering wheel     615 615 125
Xenon HID headlights     1,560 1,560  
Automatic climate control, front     650 650  
Voice control for nav and audio     595 595 595
Obstacle detection, rear     530 530 530
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710 710  
Infotainment Package       3,640  
Floor mats 249 234      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 291 291 0 0  
Rear spoiler 364 344      
Power Seat Package     0 0 0
Navigation system     0    
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers     0    
Sport Chrono Package     0 0 0
Synthetic suede steering wheel     0 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats     0 0 0
Heated front seats     0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel     0 0 0
Xenon HID headlights     0 0  
Automatic climate control, front     0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio     0 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear     451 451 451
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0  
Infotainment Package       0  
Options (change) 1,115 1,080 13,945 14,155 5,085
Options (change) 904 869 451 451 451
Destination 885 885 950 950 950
Total Price $40,530 $42,905 $66,795 $77,205 $73,535

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Porsche Cayman

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Maxima SR
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,395
Model Year20182018201220122012
ModelMaximaMaximaCaymanCaymanCayman
TrimSRPlatinumBaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6300hp V6265hp H6320hp H6330hp H6
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11235, 9325, 11325, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/45-18205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$40,530$42,905$66,795$77,205$73,535
Adjustments for Features-5,335-7,4350-250-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,195$35,470$66,795$76,955$72,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0$10,160$6,140

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20182018201220122012
ModelMaximaMaximaCaymanCaymanCayman
TrimSRPlatinumBaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0   
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Cruise control  $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key$250$250   
Remote app $25   
Remote start$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Sunshade, rear, power $225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150   
Moving object detection, front $25   
Moving object detection, rear $25   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150   
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250   
Rearview camera$200    
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100    
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$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  $175
Rear air vents$100$100   
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200   
Panoramic sunroof $1200   
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio$50$50   
Media drive  $15$15$15
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250 $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  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  $150
Automatic headlights$125$125   
Chronometer  $100$100$100
Cornering lights    $50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25   
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals$75 $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
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active ride control$25    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$8,355$10,455$3,020$3,270$3,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,335$7,435$0$250$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,970-6,9260-5-11

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20182012
ModelMaximaCayman
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in95.1 in
Length192.8 in171.1 in
Width73.2 in70.9 in
Height56.5 in51.4 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.2,977 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft314.5 ft3

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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%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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 sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested110075%
Total Not Requested36525%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S Black Edition

Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
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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