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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: $23,355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220162016
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterMaximaMaxima
TrimBaseSS Black EditionSRPlatinum
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,100 $58,600 $65,200 $37,770 $39,960
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550 1,550    
Navigation system 3,430        
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0        
Sport Chrono Package 960 960 960    
Xenon HID headlights 1,560 1,560      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800 800    
Heated front seats 525 525 525    
Synthetic suede steering wheel 1,295 1,295      
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725 725   350 350
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 125    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595    
Automatic climate control, front 650 650      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710      
Infotainment Package   3,640      
Floor mats       255 220
Rear spoiler       430 405
Power Seat Package 0 0 0    
Navigation system 0        
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0        
Sport Chrono Package 0 0 0    
Xenon HID headlights 0 0      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0 0 0    
Heated front seats 0 0 0    
Synthetic suede steering wheel 0 0      
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0   266 266
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0    
Automatic climate control, front 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0      
Infotainment Package   0      
Floor mats       194 167
Rear spoiler       364 344
Options (change) 13,945 14,155 5,085 1,035 975
Options (change) 451 451 451 824 777
Destination 950 950 950 835 835
Total Price $62,995 $73,705 $71,235 $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 S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,658
Model Year20122012201220162016
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterMaximaMaxima
TrimBaseSS Black EditionSRPlatinum
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7325, 11325, 11?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19245/40-19245/45-18
Total Price$62,995$73,705$71,235$39,640$41,770
Adjustments for Features0-250-700-935-3,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,995$73,455$70,535$38,705$38,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,460$7,540$0$30

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122012201220162016
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterMaximaMaxima
TrimBaseSS Black EditionSRPlatinum
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0$0
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
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$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Wind blocker, small  $100  
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$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$15  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 $175
Rear air vents   $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows   $200$200
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400  
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio   $50$50
Media drive$15$15$15  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Chronometer$100$100$100  
Cornering lights  $50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$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$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 $200
Metal pedals$75$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$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$7,220$7,470$7,920$8,155$10,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$700$935$3,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5-14-871-2,827

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122016
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

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

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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested110075%
Total Not Requested36525%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S Black Edition

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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