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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: $32,185

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $32,765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320182018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterAltimaAltima
TrimBaseS2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,500 $60,900 $28,995 $35,510
Infotainment Package 3,860 3,860    
Convenience Package 1,170 1,170    
Porsche Dynamic Light System 1,560      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710    
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320 1,320    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,790    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615    
App support 210 210    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 775 775 375 375
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520    
Heated steering wheel 270 270    
Interior ambient lighting 340 340    
Leather Package 500 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530    
Obstacle detection, front 330 330    
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0    
Technology Package     1,290  
Rear spoiler     405 405
Floor mats     235 235
Infotainment Package 0 0    
Convenience Package 0 0    
Porsche Dynamic Light System 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0    
App support 0 0    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0    
Heated steering wheel 0 0    
Interior ambient lighting 0 0    
Leather Package 0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451    
Obstacle detection, front 0 0    
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0    
Technology Package     0  
Rear spoiler     344 344
Floor mats     0 0
Options (change) 14,500 12,940 2,305 1,015
Options (change) 451 451 344 344
Destination 950 950 885 885
Total Price $64,950 $74,790 $32,185 $37,410

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $171
Model Year2013201320182018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterAltimaAltima
TrimBaseS2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H6315hp H6182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6M6CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7445, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$64,950$74,790$32,185$37,410
Adjustments for Features-955-1,0050-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,995$73,785$32,185$36,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,790$0$4,625

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2013201320182018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterAltimaAltima
TrimBaseS2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
CVT  $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Wind blocker, small$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Predictive forward collision warning  $250$250
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  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Residual heat$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 
Power convertible top$4000$4000  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
Off-road navigation system$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers$50   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
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  
Metal pedals$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$7,885$7,935$6,930$7,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$955$1,005$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-21-190-20

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20132018
ModelBoxsterAltima
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in109.3 in
Length172.2 in191.9 in
Width70.9 in72.0 in
Height50.5 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 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

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
Total Requested85070%
Total Not Requested36530%
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%
Porsche Dynamic Light System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
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 player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested85098%
Total Not Requested152%
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 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Predictive forward collision warning50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested70021%
Total Not Requested257579%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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