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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: $31,820

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterAltima
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS3.5 SE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Base Price $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $25,350
Convenience Package 900        
Leather Package 500 500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165  
Rearview camera 1,515 655 1,515 1,515  
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520   520  
Infotainment Package 3,990     3,990  
CD changer, in-dash 670 670 570 670  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,235 1,235 1,235 0  
Proximity key   790      
Interior ambient lighting   340      
Satellite radio   670 670    
Premium Package Plus     2,950 1,965  
Power sport seats     2,320    
Adaptive sport seats plus       3,025  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       650  
Technology Package         2,000
Premium Package         3,200
Stability control         600
Door sill trim plates         85
Convenience Package 0        
Leather Package 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0  
Rearview camera 0 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0   0  
Infotainment Package 0     0  
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0 0 0 0  
Proximity key   0      
Interior ambient lighting   0      
Satellite radio   0 0    
Premium Package Plus     0 0  
Power sport seats     0    
Adaptive sport seats plus       0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       0  
Technology Package         1,735
Premium Package         2,776
Stability control         520
Door sill trim plates         63
Options (change) 10,655 6,455 10,585 13,210 5,885
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 5,094
Destination 995 995 995 995 695
Total Price $63,750 $66,550 $75,480 $88,805 $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 GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,394
Model Year20162016201620162008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterAltima
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS3.5 SE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Engine265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6270hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7185, 7185, 7445, 10264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20215/55-17
Total Price$63,750$66,550$75,480$88,805$31,930
Adjustments for Features-3,595-5,045-5,680-9,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,155$61,505$69,800$79,410$31,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$9,645$19,255$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20162016201620162008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterAltima
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS3.5 SE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Roll bar$200$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers$75   $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0 
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000$4000 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
App support$0  $0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 $0 
HD radio$50  $50 
Media drive$15$15 $15 
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600
Off-road navigation system$0$0 $0 
Surround sound   $250 
Traffic information$25$25 $25$25
USB port$25$25 $25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Chronometer   $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Headlight washers $50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Performance meter   $150 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats    $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Total Value of Features$7,535$8,985$9,620$13,335$3,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,595$5,045$5,680$9,395$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-56-75-75-1050

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20162008
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested52578%
Total Not Requested15022%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50No
USB port25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested82565%
Total Not Requested44035%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Black Edition

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested107554%
Total Not Requested90046%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested25019%
Total Not Requested105081%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested40027%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested25015%
Total Not Requested145085%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Performance meter150No
App support0No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50No
USB port25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested82550%
Total Not Requested84050%

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 camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 control125Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested267588%
Total Not Requested35012%

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