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Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,605

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $18,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,255

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $14,721

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelBoxsterBoxsterMaxima
TrimBaseSSV
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,800 $55,700 $32,860
Base Invoice $39,923 $43,512 $30,097
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360 1,360  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690  
Automatic climate control, front 550 550  
Floor mats 115 115 180
Xenon HID headlights 1,090 1,090 400
Heated front seats 480 480  
Navigation system 3,110 3,110  
Cold Package     400
Tech Package     2,400
Bluetooth cell phone link     300
Rear spoiler     370
Power Seat Package 1,318 1,318  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156 1,156  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587  
Automatic climate control, front 468 468  
Floor mats 98 98 135
Xenon HID headlights 927 927 347
Heated front seats 408 408  
Navigation system 2,644 2,644  
Cold Package     347
Tech Package     2,082
Bluetooth cell phone link     260
Rear spoiler     292
Options (change) 9,635 9,635 4,050
Options (change) 8,193 8,193 3,463
Destination 860 860 695
Total Price $56,295 $66,195 $37,605
Total Invoice $48,976 $52,565 $34,255

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,199
Model Year200820082009
ModelBoxsterBoxsterMaxima
TrimBaseSSV
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6295hp H6290hp V6
TransmissionM5M6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$56,295$66,195$37,605
Adjustments for Features-600-7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,695$65,445$37,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,750$0
Total Invoice$48,976$52,565$34,255
Adjustments for Features-522-5960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,454$51,969$34,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,515$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200820082009
ModelBoxsterBoxsterMaxima
TrimBaseSSV
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Roll bar$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Power convertible top$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights  $125
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,870$6,020$5,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$600$750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-522-5960

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082009
ModelBoxsterMaxima
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in109.3 in
Length170.4 in190.6 in
Width70.9 in73.2 in
Height51.0 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,856 lb.3,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested61551%

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