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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: $33,695

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $27,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520062006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterMaximaMaxima
TrimBaseSGTSSESL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,400 $63,300 $73,500 $27,900 $30,000
Power sport seats 2,320 2,320      
Premium Package 1,780 1,170 965    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,235 1,235 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 165    
Satellite radio 670 670 670 350 350
CD changer, in-dash 570 570 570    
Heated steering wheel 270 270 270    
Power-folding mirrors 320 320 320    
Adaptive sport seats plus     3,025    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     650    
Driver Preferred Package       3,500 800
Mud guards       130 130
Xenon HID headlights       150 150
Floor mats       160 160
Stability control       600 600
Sunroof       900 900
Power sport seats 0 0      
Premium Package 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0    
Satellite radio 0 0 0 304 304
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0    
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0    
Power-folding mirrors 0 0 0    
Adaptive sport seats plus     0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     0    
Driver Preferred Package       3,035 694
Mud guards       99 99
Xenon HID headlights       131 131
Floor mats       121 121
Stability control       520 520
Sunroof       780 780
Options (change) 8,490 7,880 7,345 5,790 3,090
Options (change) 0 0 0 4,990 2,649
Destination 995 995 995 605 605
Total Price $60,885 $72,175 $81,840 $34,295 $33,695

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Maxima SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,775
Model Year20152015201520062006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterMaximaMaxima
TrimBaseSGTSSESL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4185, 7185, 7320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19235/35-20245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$60,885$72,175$81,840$34,295$33,695
Adjustments for Features-3,475-3,475-6,525-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,410$68,700$75,315$34,095$33,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,290$17,905$400$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20152015201520062006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterMaximaMaxima
TrimBaseSGTSSESL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)  $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0  
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000  
Rear spoiler   $200 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400  
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Cassette player   $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer  $100  
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150$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$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Total Value of Features$6,605$6,605$9,655$3,330$3,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,475$3,475$6,525$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-57-48-79-1810

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20152006
ModelBoxsterMaxima
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in111.2 in
Length172.2 in193.5 in
Width70.9 in71.7 in
Height50.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 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 sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested65050%
Total Not Requested65050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested132575%
Total Not Requested45025%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested82565%
Total Not Requested45035%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested65050%
Total Not Requested65050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested82577%
Total Not Requested25023%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested65038%
Total Not Requested105062%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

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, power100Yes
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 mirrors50Yes
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 Requested247587%
Total Not Requested37513%

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, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested75097%
Total Not Requested253%

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