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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: $27,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220152015
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterAltimaAltima
TrimBaseSS Black Edition2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,100 $58,600 $65,200 $28,150 $32,350
Navigation system 3,430        
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0        
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550 1,550    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710      
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 125    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725 725   350 350
Automatic climate control, front 650 650      
Heated front seats 525 525 525    
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595    
Xenon HID headlights 1,560 1,560      
Infotainment Package   3,640      
Technology Package       1,090  
Sunroof       800  
Floor mats       135 135
Rear spoiler       405 405
Navigation system 0        
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0        
Power Seat Package 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0      
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0   266 266
Automatic climate control, front 0 0      
Heated front seats 0 0 0    
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0    
Xenon HID headlights 0 0      
Infotainment Package   0      
Technology Package       965  
Sunroof       702  
Floor mats       106 106
Rear spoiler       344 344
Options (change) 10,610 10,820 3,045 2,780 890
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,383 716
Destination 950 950 950 825 825
Total Price $59,660 $70,370 $69,195 $31,755 $34,065

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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 S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,334
Model Year20122012201220152015
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterAltimaAltima
TrimBaseSS Black Edition2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7325, 11325, 11?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$59,660$70,370$69,195$31,755$34,065
Adjustments for Features-1,420-1,670-2,120-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,240$68,700$67,075$31,555$34,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,460$8,835$0$2,510

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122012201220152015
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterAltimaAltima
TrimBaseSS Black Edition2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
CVT   $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote start   $150$150
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Wind blocker, small  $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Moving object detection, rear   $25$25
Rearview camera   $200$200
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Cargo Management 
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 
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400  
Sunroof   $900 
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound $250$250  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$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$150
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Compass   $0$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
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$6,860$7,110$7,560$5,640$5,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,420$1,670$2,120$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-23-23-29-1850

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122015
ModelBoxsterAltima
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in109.3 in
Length172.1 in191.5 in
Width70.9 in72.0 in
Height50.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.3,109 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

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 port25Yes
Total Requested85058%
Total Not Requested61542%
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 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 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 audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%

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