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Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,185

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $37,720

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620182018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterAltimaAltima
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $28,995 $35,510
Premium Package Plus 3,620   2,950 1,965    
Power sport seats 2,320   2,320      
Infotainment Package 3,990   3,990 3,990    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,170 2,170 2,170 2,170    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165    
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,790 1,790      
Rearview camera 1,515 655 1,515 1,515    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 825   825 825 375 375
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520 520 520    
Heated steering wheel 270 270 270 270    
Proximity key   790        
App support   210        
Satellite radio   670        
Interior ambient lighting   340        
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0      
Adaptive sport seats plus       3,025    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       650    
Technology Package         1,290  
Rear spoiler         405 405
Floor mats         235 235
Premium Package Plus 0   0 0    
Power sport seats 0   0      
Infotainment Package 0   0 0    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0    
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0 0 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0      
Rearview camera 0 0 0 0    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0   0 0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0    
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0 0    
Proximity key   0        
App support   0        
Satellite radio   0        
Interior ambient lighting   0        
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0      
Adaptive sport seats plus       0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       0    
Technology Package         0  
Rear spoiler         344 344
Floor mats         0 0
Options (change) 19,665 9,810 18,995 17,125 2,305 1,015
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 344 344
Destination 995 995 995 995 885 885
Total Price $72,760 $69,905 $83,890 $92,720 $32,185 $37,410

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $292
Model Year201620162016201620182018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterAltimaAltima
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7185, 7445, 10445, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$72,760$69,905$83,890$92,720$32,185$37,410
Adjustments for Features-4,105-2,355-4,605-7,2550-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,655$67,550$79,285$85,465$32,185$36,810
Cost Above Minimum$1,105$0$11,735$17,915$0$4,625

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201620162016201620182018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterAltimaAltima
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150  
CVT    $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850  
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Remote start    $150$150
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350$350  
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 $250
Predictive forward collision warning    $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Roll bar$200$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
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  
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300  
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 
Active grille shutters    $0 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0  
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000$4000  
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400  
Sunroof    $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100$100
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
HD radio$50 $50$50  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Chronometer   $100  
Compass    $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750$750
Performance meter   $150  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300   
Door sill trim plates $100    
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50    
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200  
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  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$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  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$10,760$9,010$11,260$13,910$6,655$7,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,105$2,355$4,605$7,255$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-56-34-55-780-20

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20162018
ModelBoxsterAltima
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in109.3 in
Length172.2 in191.9 in
Width70.9 in72.0 in
Height50.5 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested157564%
Total Not Requested90036%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested35027%
Total Not Requested95073%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested85067%
Total Not Requested41533%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested107554%
Total Not Requested90046%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested35027%
Total Not Requested95073%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested85093%
Total Not Requested657%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested40027%
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 thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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
Total Requested35021%
Total Not Requested135079%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Performance meter150No
App support0Yes
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested85051%
Total Not Requested81549%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Predictive forward collision warning50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested115035%
Total Not Requested212565%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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