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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: $39,640

Nissan Maxima SR   
Difference: $26,440

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920162016
ModelBoxsterBoxsterMaximaMaxima
TrimBaseSSRPlatinum
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,600 $56,700 $37,770 $39,960
iPod integration 440 440    
Navigation system 3,110 3,110    
Sport Chrono Package 960 960    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990 1,990    
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690    
Satellite radio 750 750    
Automatic climate control, front 550 550    
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595    
Audio controls on steering wheel 990 990    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725 725 350 350
Floor mats 90 90 255 220
Heated front seats 500 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530    
Heated steering wheel 190 190    
Synthetic suede steering wheel 1,105 1,105    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800    
Xenon HID headlights 1,560 1,560    
Rear spoiler     430 405
iPod integration 0 0    
Navigation system 0 0    
Sport Chrono Package 0 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692 1,692    
Power Seat Package 1,318 1,318    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587    
Satellite radio 0 0    
Automatic climate control, front 468 468    
Bluetooth cell phone link 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 842 842    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 616 616 266 266
Floor mats 0 0 194 167
Heated front seats 0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451    
Heated steering wheel 0 0    
Synthetic suede steering wheel 0 0    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0 0    
Xenon HID headlights 0 0    
Rear spoiler     364 344
Options (change) 18,530 18,530 1,035 975
Options (change) 5,974 5,974 824 777
Destination 950 950 835 835
Total Price $66,080 $76,180 $39,640 $41,770

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Maxima SR
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,999
Model Year2009200920162016
ModelBoxsterBoxsterMaximaMaxima
TrimBaseSSRPlatinum
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp H6310hp H6300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionM6M6CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4185, 7?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18245/40-19245/45-18
Total Price$66,080$76,180$39,640$41,770
Adjustments for Features-65-650-2,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,015$76,115$39,640$39,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,100$0$30

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2009200920162016
ModelBoxsterBoxsterMaximaMaxima
TrimBaseSSRPlatinum
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app   $25
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Moving object detection, front   $25
Moving object detection, rear   $25
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Predictive forward collision warning  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200 
Roll bar$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 $175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Power convertible top$4000$4000  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Off-road navigation system$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Chronometer$100$100  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
Metal pedals$75$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$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active ride control  $25 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,845$7,845$7,780$9,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$65$65$0$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-7-60-1,956

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092016
ModelBoxsterMaxima
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in109.3 in
Length172.1 in192.8 in
Width70.9 in73.2 in
Height50.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
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

Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
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 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%

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