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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: $31,755

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $25,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,440

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $20,152

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelBoxsterBoxsterAltimaAltima
TrimBaseS2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,800 $55,700 $28,150 $32,350
Base Invoice $39,923 $43,512 $26,232 $30,138
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690    
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360 1,360    
Floor mats 115 115 135 135
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725 725 350 350
Automatic climate control, front 550 550    
Heated front seats 480 480    
Navigation system 3,110 3,110    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690    
Xenon HID headlights 1,090 1,090    
Technology Package     1,090  
Sunroof     800  
Rear spoiler     405 405
Power Seat Package 1,318 1,318    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587    
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156 1,156    
Floor mats 98 98 106 106
Illuminated door sill trim plates 616 616 266 266
Automatic climate control, front 468 468    
Heated front seats 408 408    
Navigation system 2,644 2,644    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587    
Xenon HID headlights 927 927    
Technology Package     965  
Sunroof     702  
Rear spoiler     344 344
Options (change) 10,360 10,360 2,780 890
Options (change) 8,809 8,809 2,383 716
Destination 860 860 825 825
Total Price $57,020 $66,920 $31,755 $34,065
Total Invoice $49,592 $53,181 $29,440 $31,679

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,637
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelBoxsterBoxsterAltimaAltima
TrimBaseS2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6295hp H6182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM5M6CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$57,020$66,920$31,755$34,065
Adjustments for Features-805-955-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,215$65,965$31,555$34,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,750$0$2,510
Total Invoice$49,592$53,181$29,440$31,679
Adjustments for Features-700-759-1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,892$52,422$29,255$31,679
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,530$0$2,424

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2008200820152015
ModelBoxsterBoxsterAltimaAltima
TrimBaseS2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150  
CVT  $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Moving object detection, rear  $25$25
Rearview camera  $200$200
Roll bar$200$200  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Exterior 
Power convertible top$4000$4000  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Sunroof  $900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,720$6,870$6,115$5,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$805$955$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-700-759-1850

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082015
ModelBoxsterAltima
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in109.3 in
Length170.4 in191.5 in
Width70.9 in72.0 in
Height51.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,856 lb.3,109 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 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

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%

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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%

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