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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: $25,845

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterAltima
TrimBaseSS Black Edition3.5 SE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Base Price $48,100 $58,600 $65,200 $25,350
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550 1,550  
Navigation system 3,430      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 125  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595  
Automatic climate control, front 650 650    
Heated front seats 525 525 525  
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650  
Infotainment Package   3,640    
Technology Package       2,000
Premium Package       3,200
Stability control       600
Door sill trim plates       85
Power Seat Package 0 0 0  
Navigation system 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0  
Automatic climate control, front 0 0    
Heated front seats 0 0 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0  
Infotainment Package   0    
Technology Package       1,735
Premium Package       2,776
Stability control       520
Door sill trim plates       63
Options (change) 8,725 8,935 3,445 5,885
Options (change) 0 0 0 5,094
Destination 950 950 950 695
Total Price $57,775 $68,485 $69,595 $31,930

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,391
Model Year2011201120112008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterAltima
TrimBaseSS Black Edition3.5 SE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Engine255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6270hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4325, 11325, 11264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19215/55-17
Total Price$57,775$68,485$69,595$31,930
Adjustments for Features-2,695-2,945-4,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,080$65,540$65,400$31,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,460$10,320$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2011201120112008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterAltima
TrimBaseSS Black Edition3.5 SE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Wind blocker, small  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Rearview camera   $200
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0 
Surround sound $250$250 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights   $125
Cornering lights  $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers  $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats   $300
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,635$5,885$7,135$2,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,695$2,945$4,195$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-44-41-570

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112008
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.3,056 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 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%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested82556%
Total Not Requested64044%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S Black Edition

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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested255084%
Total Not Requested47516%

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