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Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan LEAF Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan LEAF Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,865

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $28,520

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterLEAFLEAF
TrimBaseSS Black EditionSpyderSVSL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $48,100 $58,600 $65,200 $61,800 $35,200 $37,250
Navigation system 3,430     3,110    
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0     0    
Xenon HID headlights 1,560 1,560   1,560    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710   710    
Automatic climate control, front 650 650        
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 125      
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595    
Heated front seats 525 525 525 525    
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250      
Infotainment Package   3,640        
Air conditioning       1,760    
Leather sport seats       0    
Aux input       0    
Bluetooth cell phone link       0    
Floor mats       0 170 170
Cargo net         20 20
Door sill trim plates         125 125
Navigation system 0     0    
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0     0    
Xenon HID headlights 0 0   0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0   0    
Automatic climate control, front 0 0        
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0      
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0    
Heated front seats 0 0 0 0    
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0      
Infotainment Package   0        
Air conditioning       0    
Leather sport seats       0    
Aux input       0    
Bluetooth cell phone link       0    
Floor mats       0 131 131
Cargo net         15 15
Door sill trim plates         99 99
Options (change) 8,335 8,545 1,495 8,260 315 315
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 245 245
Destination 950 950 950 950 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $57,385 $68,095 $67,645 $71,010 $28,865 $30,915

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan LEAF SV
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,054
Model Year201220122012201220122012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterLEAFLEAF
TrimBaseSS Black EditionSpyderSVSL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6320hp H6107hp E107hp E
TransmissionM6M6M6M6A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7325, 11325, 11185, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$57,385$68,095$67,645$71,010$28,865$30,915
Adjustments for Features-4,250-4,500-5,0500-390-2,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,135$63,595$62,595$71,010$28,475$28,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,460$9,460$17,875$0$425

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year201220122012201220122012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterLEAFLEAF
TrimBaseSS Black EditionSpyderSVSL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150  
1-speed automatic    $800$800
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100$100
Photovoltaic solar panel     $250
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Proximity key    $250$250
Remote app    $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 $100
Wind blocker, small  $100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Rearview camera     $200
Roll bar$200$200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover     $75
Cargo mat    $40$40
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175   
Rear wiper    $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack    $0$0
DC quick-charging capability     $750
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000   
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200$200 $200$200
Surround sound $250$250   
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
Cornering lights  $50   
Detailed driving style feedback    $100$100
Digital instruments    $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Tachometer$75$75$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75  
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Heated second row seats    $200$200
Interior trim, special color   $0  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels    $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Total Value of Features$8,695$8,945$9,495$4,445$4,835$6,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,250$4,500$5,050$0$390$2,015
Value of Feature Adjustments-70-63-710-369-1,907

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20122012
ModelBoxsterLEAF
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.1 in106.3 in
Length172.1 in175.0 in
Width70.9 in69.7 in
Height50.9 in61.0 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.3,367 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.90.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested82556%
Total Not Requested64044%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Spyder

Leather sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested5017%
Total Not Requested25083%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SV

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

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

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

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