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Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Pathfinder Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Pathfinder Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,265

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $17,710

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterPathfinder
TrimBaseSS Black EditionLE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $48,100 $58,600 $65,200 $40,240
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550 1,550  
Navigation system 3,430      
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0      
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595  
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250  
Heated front seats 525 525 525  
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 125  
Automatic climate control, front 650 650    
Limited-slip rear differential 950 950 950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710    
Infotainment Package   3,640    
Floor mats       200
Power Seat Package 0 0 0  
Navigation system 0      
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0      
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0  
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0  
Heated front seats 0 0 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0  
Automatic climate control, front 0 0    
Limited-slip rear differential 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Infotainment Package   0    
Floor mats       163
Options (change) 9,925 10,135 4,645 200
Options (change) 0 0 0 163
Destination 950 950 950 825
Total Price $58,975 $69,685 $70,795 $41,265

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Pathfinder LE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,882
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterPathfinder
TrimBaseSS Black EditionLE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6hp
TransmissionM6M6M6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7325, 11325, 11?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19265/60-18
Total Price$58,975$69,685$70,795$41,265
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,500-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,975$69,435$69,295$40,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,460$10,320$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterPathfinder
TrimBaseSS Black EditionLE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Wind blocker, small  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Rearview camera   $200
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Class IV trailer hitch   $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rack   $300
Storage compartment under second row seats   $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000 
Rear bumper protector   $40
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400 
Running boards   $350
Skid plate (one)   $50
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0 
SD Card slot   $25
Surround sound $250$250 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights   $125
Compass   $0
Cornering lights  $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers  $50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Folding third row seats   $600
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires   $0
Total Value of Features$6,280$6,530$7,780$6,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,500$475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3-20-440

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122012
ModelBoxsterPathfinder
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.1 in112.2 in
Length172.1 in192.3 in
Width70.9 in72.8 in
Height50.9 in72.0 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.4,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
9.949.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.979.2 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%

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 port25No
Total Requested84057%
Total Not Requested62543%

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 Pathfinder LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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