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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: $35,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620122012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterLEAFLEAF
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSSVSL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $35,200 $37,250
Premium Package Plus 3,620     1,965    
Power sport seats 2,320          
Infotainment Package 3,990   3,990 3,990    
Rearview camera 1,515 655 1,515 1,515    
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520 520 520    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165    
Heated steering wheel 270 270 270 270    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710    
Satellite radio   670        
Proximity key   790        
Convenience Package     900      
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0      
Adaptive sport seats plus       3,025    
Cargo net         20 20
Door sill trim plates         125 125
Floor mats         170 170
Premium Package Plus 0     0    
Power sport seats 0          
Infotainment Package 0   0 0    
Rearview camera 0 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0    
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0    
Satellite radio   0        
Proximity key   0        
Convenience Package     0      
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0      
Adaptive sport seats plus       0    
Cargo net         15 15
Door sill trim plates         99 99
Floor mats         131 131
Options (change) 13,560 3,980 8,520 12,160 315 315
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 245 245
Destination 995 995 995 995 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $66,655 $64,075 $73,415 $87,755 $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 GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,434
Model Year201620162016201620122012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterLEAFLEAF
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSSVSL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6107hp E107hp E
TransmissionM6M6M6M6A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7185, 7445, 10445, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$66,655$64,075$73,415$87,755$28,865$30,915
Adjustments for Features-7,560-5,760-5,460-11,1850-1,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,095$58,315$67,955$76,570$28,865$29,290
Cost Above Minimum$780$0$9,640$18,255$0$425

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year201620162016201620122012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterLEAFLEAF
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSSVSL
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 
Photovoltaic solar panel     $250
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250$250
Remote app    $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  $350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 $100
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$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  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 $200
Roll bar$200$200$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover     $75
Cargo mat    $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 $175  
Rear wiper    $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75 $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500  
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack    $0$0
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
DC quick-charging capability     $750
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500  
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25   
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0  
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000$4000  
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400  
Infotainment 
App support$0 $0$0  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
HD radio$50 $50$50  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound  $250$250  
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
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$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 $125
Chronometer   $100  
Detailed driving style feedback    $100$100
Digital instruments    $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights     $125
Headlight washers$50$50 $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150  
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Performance meter   $150  
Steering-linked headlights$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  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300     
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Heated second row seats    $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250   
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50 $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  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  $100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$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  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200  
Machined alloy wheels    $350$350
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Total Value of Features$11,645$9,845$9,545$15,270$4,085$5,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,560$5,760$5,460$11,185$0$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-113-89-74-1270-1,538

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20162012
ModelBoxsterLEAF
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Wheelbase97.4 in106.3 in
Length172.2 in175.0 in
Width70.9 in69.7 in
Height50.5 in61.0 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,367 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 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

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested130053%
Total Not Requested117547%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
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 Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested82565%
Total Not Requested44035%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40059%
Total Not Requested27541%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested82590%
Total Not Requested9010%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested80054%
Total Not Requested67546%
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
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
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
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%
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 port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested82550%
Total Not Requested84050%

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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