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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: $39,405

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $20,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122009
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterMaxima
TrimBaseSS Black EditionSV
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,100 $58,600 $65,200 $32,860
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550 1,550  
Navigation system 3,430      
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800 800  
Heated front seats 525 525 525  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595  
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 125  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710    
Convenience Package 2,490 2,490    
Infotainment Package   3,640    
Premium Package       3,450
Tech Package       1,850
Rear spoiler       370
Floor mats       180
Power Seat Package 0 0 0  
Navigation system 0      
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0 0 0  
Heated front seats 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0  
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Convenience Package 0 0    
Infotainment Package   0    
Premium Package       2,993
Tech Package       1,605
Rear spoiler       292
Floor mats       135
Options (change) 10,965 11,175 3,845 5,850
Options (change) 0 0 0 5,025
Destination 950 950 950 695
Total Price $60,015 $70,725 $69,995 $39,405

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Maxima SV
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,884
Model Year2012201220122009
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterMaxima
TrimBaseSS Black EditionSV
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6290hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7325, 11325, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19245/45-18
Total Price$60,015$70,725$69,995$39,405
Adjustments for Features-1,000-1,250-1,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,015$69,475$68,745$39,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,460$9,730$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2012201220122009
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterMaxima
TrimBaseSS Black EditionSV
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Rearview camera   $200
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler   $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0 
Rear seat audio controls   $25
SD Card slot   $25
Surround sound $250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Automatic headlights   $125
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Cooled or ventilated driver seat   $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,405$6,655$6,655$5,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,000$1,250$1,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-16-17-170

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122009
ModelBoxsterMaxima
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in109.3 in
Length172.1 in190.6 in
Width70.9 in73.2 in
Height50.9 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.3,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested92564%
Total Not Requested52536%

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%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested86559%
Total Not Requested60041%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested92564%
Total Not Requested52536%

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 SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
USB port25Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested161559%
Total Not Requested112541%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested96579%
Total Not Requested25021%

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