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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: $28,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterAltima
TrimBaseS3.5 SE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Base Price $49,500 $60,900 $25,350
Leather Package 500 500  
Convenience Package 1,170 1,170  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615  
Voice control for nav and audio 520    
Infotainment Package 3,860    
Interior ambient lighting 340 340  
CD changer, in-dash 670 570  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,235 1,235  
Satellite radio   670  
Technology Package     2,000
Premium Package     3,200
Stability control     600
Door sill trim plates     85
Leather Package 0 0  
Convenience Package 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0    
Infotainment Package 0    
Interior ambient lighting 0 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0 0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0 0  
Satellite radio   0  
Technology Package     1,735
Premium Package     2,776
Stability control     520
Door sill trim plates     63
Options (change) 9,620 5,810 5,885
Options (change) 0 0 5,094
Destination 950 950 695
Total Price $60,070 $67,660 $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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,383
Model Year201320132008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterAltima
TrimBaseS3.5 SE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Engine265hp H6315hp H6270hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7185, 7264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19215/55-17
Total Price$60,070$67,660$31,930
Adjustments for Features-3,095-2,8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,975$64,830$31,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,855$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201320132008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterAltima
TrimBaseS3.5 SE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rearview camera  $200
Roll bar$200$200 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Residual heat$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Power convertible top$4000$4000 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Navigation system$600 $600
Off-road navigation system$0  
Traffic information$25 $25
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200 
Total Value of Features$6,510$6,245$3,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,095$2,830$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-49-400

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20132008
ModelBoxsterAltima
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Wheelbase97.4 in105.3 in
Length172.2 in182.5 in
Width70.9 in70.7 in
Height50.5 in55.3 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,056 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in53.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 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

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested52568%
Total Not Requested25032%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
Total Requested82568%
Total Not Requested39032%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested52568%
Total Not Requested25032%

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?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested247582%
Total Not Requested55018%

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