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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: $35,495

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $25,120

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020062006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterMaximaMaxima
TrimBaseSSESL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,600 $58,000 $27,900 $30,000
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710    
Automatic climate control, front 550 550    
Audio controls on steering wheel 990 990    
Navigation system 3,110 3,110 1,800 1,800
Xenon HID headlights 1,560 1,560 150 150
Floor mats 90 90 160 160
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695    
Satellite radio 750 750 350 350
Heated front seats 510 510    
CD changer, in-dash 650 650    
Heated steering wheel 210 210    
Driver Preferred Package     3,500 800
Mud guards     130 130
Stability control     600 600
Sunroof     900 900
Power Seat Package 1,318 1,318    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Automatic climate control, front 468 468    
Audio controls on steering wheel 842 842    
Navigation system 0 0 1,561 1,561
Xenon HID headlights 0 0 131 131
Floor mats 0 0 121 121
Bluetooth cell phone link 0 0    
Satellite radio 0 0 304 304
Heated front seats 0 0    
CD changer, in-dash 553 553    
Heated steering wheel 0 0    
Driver Preferred Package     3,035 694
Mud guards     99 99
Stability control     520 520
Sunroof     780 780
Options (change) 12,065 12,065 7,590 4,890
Options (change) 3,768 3,768 6,551 4,210
Destination 950 950 605 605
Total Price $60,615 $71,015 $36,095 $35,495

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Maxima SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,684
Model Year2010201020062006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterMaximaMaxima
TrimBaseSSESL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp H6310hp H6265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4185, 7320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$60,615$71,015$36,095$35,495
Adjustments for Features-1,925-1,925-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,690$69,090$35,895$35,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,400$400$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2010201020062006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterMaximaMaxima
TrimBaseSSESL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Roll bar$200$200  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
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  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Power convertible top$4000$4000  
Rear spoiler  $200 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Cassette player  $50$50
Off-road navigation system$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding second row seats  $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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$5,930$5,930$4,205$4,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,925$1,925$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-150-128-1810

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20102006
ModelBoxsterMaxima
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in111.2 in
Length172.1 in193.5 in
Width70.9 in71.7 in
Height50.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft315.5 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 SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested232582%
Total Not Requested52518%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%

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