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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: $40,530

Nissan Maxima SR   
Difference: $32,230

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterMaxima
TrimBaseSGTSSR
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,100 $63,900 $74,600 $38,530
Infotainment Package 3,990 3,990 3,990  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,170 2,170 2,170  
Power sport seats 2,320 2,320    
Premium Package Plus 3,620 2,950 1,965  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710  
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520 520  
Rearview camera 1,515 1,515 1,515  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 165  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 825 825 825 375
Heated steering wheel 270 270 270  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320 1,320 1,320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,790    
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0    
Adaptive sport seats plus     3,025  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     650  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats     730  
Floor mats       310
Rear spoiler       430
Infotainment Package 0 0 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0  
Power sport seats 0 0    
Premium Package Plus 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0  
Rearview camera 0 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0 0 291
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0    
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0    
Adaptive sport seats plus     0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats     0  
Floor mats       249
Rear spoiler       364
Options (change) 19,665 18,995 17,855 1,115
Options (change) 0 0 0 904
Destination 995 995 995 885
Total Price $72,760 $83,890 $93,450 $40,530

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Maxima SR
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,822
Model Year2016201620162018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterMaxima
TrimBaseSGTSSR
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6300hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7445, 10445, 10?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19235/35-20245/40-19
Total Price$72,760$83,890$93,450$40,530
Adjustments for Features-2,865-3,365-5,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,895$80,525$87,635$40,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,630$17,740$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2016201620162018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterMaxima
TrimBaseSGTSSR
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Predictive forward collision warning   $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents   $100
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)  $500 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
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 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0 
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler   $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Chronometer  $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Performance meter  $150 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-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
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$250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active ride control   $25
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$9,445$9,945$12,395$6,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,865$3,365$5,815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-39-40-620

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20162018
ModelBoxsterMaxima
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in109.3 in
Length172.2 in192.8 in
Width70.9 in73.2 in
Height50.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 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

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested36529%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested35027%
Total Not Requested95073%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested187576%
Total Not Requested60024%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested90098%
Total Not Requested152%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested35027%
Total Not Requested95073%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested137570%
Total Not Requested60030%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
App support0Yes
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested115069%
Total Not Requested51531%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested40027%
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 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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested35021%
Total Not Requested135079%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested11568%
Total Not Requested5532%

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