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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: $32,540

Nissan Altima 2.5 S   
Difference: $28,420

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterAltimaAltima
TrimBaseS2.5 S3.5 SR
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $49,500 $60,900 $24,040 $28,970
Infotainment Package 3,860 3,860    
Porsche Dynamic Light System 1,560      
Convenience Package 1,170 1,170 1,070  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615    
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520    
Interior ambient lighting 340 340    
Leather Package 500 500 2,060 2,060
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,235 1,235    
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0    
Technology Package     1,780 1,780
Premium Package     2,070 1,420
Rear spoiler     470 470
Door sill trim plates     90 90
Floor mats     180 180
Infotainment Package 0 0    
Porsche Dynamic Light System 0      
Convenience Package 0 0 928  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0    
Interior ambient lighting 0 0    
Leather Package 0 0 1,787 1,787
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0 0    
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0    
Technology Package     1,543 1,543
Premium Package     1,796 1,232
Rear spoiler     375 375
Door sill trim plates     68 68
Floor mats     146 146
Options (change) 10,510 8,950 7,720 6,000
Options (change) 0 0 6,643 5,151
Destination 950 950 780 780
Total Price $60,960 $70,800 $32,540 $35,750

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 2.5 S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,059
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterAltimaAltima
TrimBaseS2.5 S3.5 SR
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine265hp H6315hp H6175hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7445, 10264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$60,960$70,800$32,540$35,750
Adjustments for Features-3,365-3,4150-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,595$67,385$32,540$34,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,790$0$2,110

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2013201320122012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterAltimaAltima
TrimBaseS2.5 S3.5 SR
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Wind blocker, small$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Roll bar$200$200  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$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  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Off-road navigation system$0$0  
Surround sound $250  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50   
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Total Value of Features$6,145$6,195$2,780$3,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,365$3,415$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-52-460-1,008

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20132012
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.3,125 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 ft38.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
Total Requested86571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Porsche Dynamic Light System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested52568%
Total Not Requested25032%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested865100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested52568%
Total Not Requested25032%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested55564%
Total Not Requested31536%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested74094%
Total Not Requested506%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70032%
Total Not Requested147568%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested74094%
Total Not Requested506%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%

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