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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: $29,930

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $27,455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterLEAF
TrimBaseSS Black EditionSpyderSL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Base Price $48,100 $58,600 $65,200 $61,800 $36,200
Navigation system 3,430     3,110  
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0     0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710   710  
Automatic climate control, front 650 650      
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 125    
Heated front seats 525 525 525 525  
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595  
Xenon HID headlights 1,560 1,560   1,560  
Infotainment Package   3,640      
Leather sport seats       0  
Aux input       0  
Air conditioning       1,760  
Bluetooth cell phone link       0  
Floor mats       0 190
Cargo net         25
Door sill trim plates         130
Navigation system 0     0  
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0     0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0   0  
Automatic climate control, front 0 0      
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0    
Heated front seats 0 0 0 0  
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0  
Xenon HID headlights 0 0   0  
Infotainment Package   0      
Leather sport seats       0  
Aux input       0  
Air conditioning       0  
Bluetooth cell phone link       0  
Floor mats       0 144
Cargo net         18
Door sill trim plates         106
Options (change) 8,335 8,545 1,495 8,260 345
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 268
Destination 950 950 950 950 885
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $57,385 $68,095 $67,645 $71,010 $29,930

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan LEAF SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,958
Model Year20122012201220122018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterLEAF
TrimBaseSS Black EditionSpyderSL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Engine255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6320hp H6147hp E
TransmissionM6M6M6M6A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7325, 11325, 11185, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19215/50-17
Total Price$57,385$68,095$67,645$71,010$29,930
Adjustments for Features-4,250-4,500-5,0500-5,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,135$63,595$62,595$71,010$24,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,460$9,460$17,875$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20122012201220122018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterLEAF
TrimBaseSS Black EditionSpyderSL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150 
1-speed automatic    $800
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100
Power rear side windows    $200
Proximity key    $250
Remote app    $25
Remote climate control    $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Wind blocker, small  $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150
Forward collision warning    $200
Roll bar$200$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Cargo mat    $40
Climate Control 
Heat pump    $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175  
Rear wiper    $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
40 kWh battery pack    $0
6.6 kW onboard charger    $500
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
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400  
Infotainment 
App support    $0
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 $125
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio    $50
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 $200
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic + travel information    $25
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
Automatic headlights    $125
Cornering lights  $50  
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Digital instruments    $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
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, single projector or low beam only    $750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $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
Interior trim, special color   $0 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$7,120$7,370$7,920$2,870$8,335
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,250$4,500$5,050$0$5,465
Value of Feature Adjustments-70-63-710-5,101

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20122018
ModelBoxsterLEAF
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.1 in106.3 in
Length172.1 in176.4 in
Width70.9 in70.5 in
Height50.9 in61.4 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.3,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in51.7 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 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft323.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.930.0 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 information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested85058%
Total Not Requested61542%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Spyder

Leather sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

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

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