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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: $30,095

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $29,240

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220072007
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterAltimaAltima
TrimBaseSS Black Edition3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,100 $58,600 $65,200 $24,000 $28,400
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    
Automatic climate control, front 650 650      
Heated front seats 525 525 525    
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595    
Xenon HID headlights 1,560 1,560      
Infotainment Package   3,640      
Stability control       900 900
Premium Package       4,400  
Floor mats       170 170
Technology Package         2,000
Rear spoiler         360
Power Seat Package 0 0 0    
Navigation system 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0      
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0    
Automatic climate control, front 0 0      
Heated front seats 0 0 0    
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0    
Xenon HID headlights 0 0      
Infotainment Package   0      
Stability control       780 780
Premium Package       3,817  
Floor mats       134 134
Technology Package         1,735
Rear spoiler         282
Options (change) 10,285 10,495 3,445 5,470 3,430
Options (change) 0 0 0 4,731 2,931
Destination 950 950 950 625 625
Total Price $59,335 $70,045 $69,595 $30,095 $32,455

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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: $25,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,710
Model Year20122012201220072007
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterAltimaAltima
TrimBaseSS Black Edition3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4325, 11325, 11264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$59,335$70,045$69,595$30,095$32,455
Adjustments for Features-3,430-3,680-4,2300-1,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,905$66,365$65,365$30,095$30,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,460$9,460$0$485

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122012201220072007
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterAltimaAltima
TrimBaseSS Black Edition3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Wind blocker, small  $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Rearview camera    $200
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400  
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
Media drive$15$15$15  
Navigation system$600$600$600 $600
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0  
Surround sound $250$250  
Traffic information$25$25$25 $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Compass   $0 
Cornering lights  $50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
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$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$6,685$6,935$7,485$3,255$5,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,430$3,680$4,230$0$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments-55-50-580-1,726

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122007
ModelBoxsterAltima
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in109.3 in
Length172.1 in189.8 in
Width70.9 in70.7 in
Height50.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.3,056 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft317.9 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
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested50069%
Total Not Requested22531%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Rear air vents100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Sunroof900No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested297565%
Total Not Requested162535%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested50069%
Total Not Requested22531%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%

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