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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: $38,920

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $17,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,458

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $13,518

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082010
ModelBoxsterBoxsterMaxima
TrimBaseSSV
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,800 $55,700 $33,410
Base Invoice $39,923 $43,512 $30,600
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360 1,360  
Automatic climate control, front 550 550  
Floor mats 115 115 180
Xenon HID headlights 1,090 1,090  
Heated front seats 480 480  
Navigation system 3,110 3,110  
Sport Package     2,030
Rear spoiler     0
Tech Package     1,850
Monitor Package     700
Power Seat Package 1,318 1,318  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156 1,156  
Automatic climate control, front 468 468  
Floor mats 98 98 135
Xenon HID headlights 927 927  
Heated front seats 408 408  
Navigation system 2,644 2,644  
Sport Package     1,761
Rear spoiler     0
Tech Package     1,605
Monitor Package     607
Options (change) 9,635 9,635 4,760
Options (change) 8,193 8,193 4,108
Destination 860 860 750
Total Price $56,295 $66,195 $38,920
Total Invoice $48,976 $52,565 $35,458

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,314
Model Year200820082010
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)205/55-17235/40-18245/40-19
Total Price$56,295$66,195$38,920
Adjustments for Features-235-3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,060$65,810$38,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,750$0
Total Invoice$48,976$52,565$35,458
Adjustments for Features-204-3060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,772$52,259$35,458
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,487$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200820082010
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
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
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
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 audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights  $125
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
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
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,805$5,955$5,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$235$385$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-204-3060

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082010
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%

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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested104049%
Total Not Requested107551%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested19024%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested255100%

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