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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: $33,360

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $27,865

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920162016
ModelBoxsterBoxsterAltimaAltima
TrimBaseS2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,600 $56,700 $28,570 $32,690
iPod integration 440 440    
Navigation system 3,110 3,110    
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710    
Audio controls on steering wheel 990 990    
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695    
Floor mats 90 90 210 210
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725 725 350 350
Automatic climate control, front 550 550    
Satellite radio 750 750    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Heated steering wheel 190 190    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690    
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530    
Xenon HID headlights 1,560 1,560    
Rear spoiler     405 405
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     490  
Sunroof     800  
Technology Package     1,700  
iPod integration 0 0    
Navigation system 0 0    
Power Seat Package 1,318 1,318    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 842 842    
Bluetooth cell phone link 0 0    
Floor mats 0 0 159 159
Illuminated door sill trim plates 616 616 266 266
Automatic climate control, front 468 468    
Satellite radio 0 0    
Heated front seats 0 0    
Heated steering wheel 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587    
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451    
Xenon HID headlights 0 0    
Rear spoiler     344 344
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     434  
Sunroof     708  
Technology Package     1,505  
Options (change) 13,675 13,675 3,955 965
Options (change) 4,282 4,282 3,416 769
Destination 950 950 835 835
Total Price $61,225 $71,325 $33,360 $34,490

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,229
Model Year2009200920162016
ModelBoxsterBoxsterAltimaAltima
TrimBaseS2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp H6310hp H6182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6M6CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4185, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$61,225$71,325$33,360$34,490
Adjustments for Features-605-605-5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,620$70,720$32,860$34,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,100$0$1,630

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2009200920162016
ModelBoxsterBoxsterAltimaAltima
TrimBaseS2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
CVT  $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Predictive forward collision warning  $250 
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 mat  $40$40
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 
Active grille shutters  $0 
Power convertible top$4000$4000  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Off-road navigation system$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
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  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$7,035$7,035$6,930$6,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$605$605$500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-52-44-4630

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092016
ModelBoxsterAltima
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in109.3 in
Length172.1 in191.9 in
Width70.9 in72.0 in
Height50.9 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Predictive forward collision warning250No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70038%
Total Not Requested112562%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

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

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