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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: $34,270

Nissan Altima 2.5 S   
Difference: $25,510

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092013
ModelBoxsterBoxsterAltima
TrimBaseS2.5 S
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Base Price $46,600 $56,700 $25,230
iPod integration 440 440  
Navigation system 3,110 3,110  
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710  
Floor mats 90 90 180
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695  
Audio controls on steering wheel 990 990  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690  
Xenon HID headlights 1,560 1,560  
Automatic climate control, front 550 550  
Satellite radio 750 750  
Convenience Package     1,220
Technology Package     1,780
Premium Package     2,070
Leather Package     2,060
Rear spoiler     470
Door sill trim plates     90
Fog lights     380
iPod integration 0 0  
Navigation system 0 0  
Power Seat Package 1,318 1,318  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Floor mats 0 0 146
Bluetooth cell phone link 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 842 842  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0  
Heated front seats 0 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587  
Xenon HID headlights 0 0  
Automatic climate control, front 468 468  
Satellite radio 0 0  
Convenience Package     1,058
Technology Package     1,543
Premium Package     1,796
Leather Package     1,787
Rear spoiler     375
Door sill trim plates     68
Fog lights     292
Options (change) 12,230 12,230 8,250
Options (change) 3,215 3,215 7,065
Destination 950 950 790
Total Price $59,780 $69,880 $34,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 2.5 S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,497
Model Year200920092013
ModelBoxsterBoxsterAltima
TrimBaseS2.5 S
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Engine255hp H6310hp H6175hp I4
TransmissionM6M6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4185, 7264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$59,780$69,880$34,270
Adjustments for Features-2,290-2,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,490$67,590$34,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,100$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200920092013
ModelBoxsterBoxsterAltima
TrimBaseS2.5 S
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
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
Rearview camera  $200
Roll bar$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
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 
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration$100$100 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
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 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
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 recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,345$6,345$4,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,290$2,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-160-1360

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092013
ModelBoxsterAltima
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Wheelbase95.1 in105.3 in
Length172.1 in182.5 in
Width70.9 in70.7 in
Height50.9 in55.3 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.3,126 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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 ft38.2 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 2.5 S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested75587%
Total Not Requested11513%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested71591%
Total Not Requested759%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50No
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50023%
Total Not Requested167577%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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