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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: $36,245

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $23,555

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220072007
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterMaximaMaxima
TrimBaseSS Black EditionSESL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,100 $58,600 $65,200 $28,050 $30,150
Convenience Package 2,490 2,490      
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550 1,550    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710      
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 125    
Navigation system 3,430     1,800 1,800
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0        
Heated front seats 525 525 525    
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650    
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530    
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250    
Infotainment Package   3,640      
Driver Preferred Package       3,600 1,000
Mud guards       140 140
Stability control       600 600
Sunroof       900 900
Xenon HID headlights       150 150
Satellite radio       350 350
Floor mats       170 170
Rear spoiler         360
Convenience Package 0 0      
Power Seat Package 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0      
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0    
Navigation system 0     1,561 1,561
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0        
Heated front seats 0 0 0    
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451    
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0    
Infotainment Package   0      
Driver Preferred Package       3,122 867
Mud guards       105 105
Stability control       520 520
Sunroof       780 780
Xenon HID headlights       131 131
Satellite radio       304 304
Floor mats       127 127
Rear spoiler         282
Options (change) 10,750 10,960 3,630 7,710 5,470
Options (change) 451 451 451 6,650 4,677
Destination 950 950 950 625 625
Total Price $59,800 $70,510 $69,780 $36,385 $36,245

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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: $21,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,471
Model Year20122012201220072007
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterMaximaMaxima
TrimBaseSS Black EditionSESL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7325, 11325, 11320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$59,800$70,510$69,780$36,385$36,245
Adjustments for Features-1,655-1,905-1,905-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,145$68,605$67,875$36,285$36,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,460$9,730$40$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122012201220072007
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterMaximaMaxima
TrimBaseSS Black EditionSESL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400  
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
Media drive$15$15$15  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0  
Surround sound $250$250  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$6,110$6,360$6,360$4,555$4,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,655$1,905$1,905$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-39-38-38-900

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122007
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.3,580 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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%
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%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested66545%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S Black Edition

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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
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
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested242582%
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
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested85083%
Total Not Requested17517%

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