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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: $26,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620062006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterMaximaMaxima
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyderSESL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $82,100 $27,900 $30,000
Power sport seats 2,320 2,320 2,320        
Premium Package 1,780   1,170 965      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710 710    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,235 1,235 1,235 0      
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165      
Satellite radio 670 670 670 670   350 350
CD changer, in-dash 570 670 570 570 670    
Heated steering wheel 270 270 270 270      
Power-folding mirrors 320 320 320 320      
Adaptive sport seats plus       3,025 2,635    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       650 650    
Automatic climate control, front         760    
Auto-dimming mirrors         690    
PCM         2,965    
Heated front seats         530    
Driver Preferred Package           3,500 800
Mud guards           130 130
Xenon HID headlights           150 150
Floor mats           160 160
Navigation system           1,800 1,800
Sunroof           900 900
Stability control           600 600
Power sport seats 0 0 0        
Premium Package 0   0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0 0 0 0      
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0      
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0   304 304
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0 0    
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0 0      
Power-folding mirrors 0 0 0 0      
Adaptive sport seats plus       0 0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       0 0    
Automatic climate control, front         0    
Auto-dimming mirrors         0    
PCM         0    
Heated front seats         0    
Driver Preferred Package           3,035 694
Mud guards           99 99
Xenon HID headlights           131 131
Floor mats           121 121
Navigation system           1,561 1,561
Sunroof           780 780
Stability control           520 520
Options (change) 8,490 6,560 7,880 7,345 9,610 7,590 4,890
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 6,551 4,210
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 605 605
Total Price $61,585 $66,655 $72,775 $82,940 $92,705 $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 GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,328
Model Year2016201620162016201620062006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterMaximaMaxima
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyderSESL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6375hp H6265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4185, 7185, 7185, 7185, 7320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20235/35-20245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$61,585$66,655$72,775$82,940$92,705$36,095$35,495
Adjustments for Features-2,875-3,915-2,875-5,925-3,840-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,710$62,740$69,900$77,015$88,865$35,895$35,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,030$11,190$18,305$30,155$400$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2016201620162016201620062006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterMaximaMaxima
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyderSESL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0  
FWD     $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 $100$100
Power rear side windows     $200$200
Remote window/roof operation     $15$15
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150     
Obstacle detection, rear $250     
Roll bar$200$200$200$200$200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat     $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder     $25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents     $100$100
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers     $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500$500  
Limited-slip rear differential    $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150   
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500$500  
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0$0  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0  
Bodyside moldings     $75$75
Convertible top    $3000  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0$0  
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000$4000   
Rear spoiler     $200 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400  
Sunroof     $900$900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 $125$125
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
Cassette player     $50$50
Media drive $15  $15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50  
Navigation system $600  $600$600$600
Off-road navigation system $0  $0  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Traffic information $25  $25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer   $100$100  
Cornering lights     $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights     $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row     $50$50
Folding second row seats     $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250$250  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100   
Total Value of Features$7,230$8,270$7,230$10,280$8,195$4,555$4,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,875$3,915$2,875$5,925$3,840$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-46-58-39-71-41-1810

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20162006
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 Black Edition

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 S

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
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested82565%
Total Not Requested45035%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

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
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
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
Total Requested65038%
Total Not Requested105062%
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%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Spyder

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
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
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
Total Requested65038%
Total Not Requested105062%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60090%
Total Not Requested6510%

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
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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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