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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: $31,930

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $23,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,284

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $19,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterAltima
TrimBaseS3.5 SE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Base Price $45,800 $55,700 $25,350
Base Invoice $39,923 $43,512 $23,495
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360 1,360  
Navigation system 3,110 3,110  
Automatic climate control, front 550 550  
Heated front seats 480 480  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690  
CD changer, remote 650 650  
Technology Package     2,000
Premium Package     3,200
Stability control     600
Door sill trim plates     85
Power Seat Package 1,318 1,318  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156 1,156  
Navigation system 2,644 2,644  
Automatic climate control, front 468 468  
Heated front seats 408 408  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587  
CD changer, remote 553 553  
Technology Package     1,735
Premium Package     2,776
Stability control     520
Door sill trim plates     63
Options (change) 9,080 9,080 5,885
Options (change) 7,721 7,721 5,094
Destination 860 860 695
Total Price $55,740 $65,640 $31,930
Total Invoice $48,504 $52,093 $29,284

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,258
Model Year200820082008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterAltima
TrimBaseS3.5 SE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Engine245hp H6295hp H6270hp V6
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 7264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$55,740$65,640$31,930
Adjustments for Features-2,255-2,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,485$63,235$31,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,750$0
Total Invoice$48,504$52,093$29,284
Adjustments for Features-1,962-1,9090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,542$50,184$29,284
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,642$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200820082008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterAltima
TrimBaseS3.5 SE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Roll bar$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Power convertible top$4000$4000 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD changer, remote$200$200 
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights  $125
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,095$6,245$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,255$2,405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,962-1,9090

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082008
ModelBoxsterAltima
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Wheelbase95.1 in105.3 in
Length170.4 in182.5 in
Width70.9 in70.7 in
Height51.0 in55.3 in
Curb Weight2,856 lb.3,056 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in53.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft37.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

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 seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%

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 seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested220073%
Total Not Requested82527%

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