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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: $40,870

Nissan Pathfinder Platinum   
Difference: $18,560

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122013
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterPathfinder
TrimBaseSS Black EditionPlatinum
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $48,100 $58,600 $65,200 $39,550
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550 1,550  
Navigation system 3,430      
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710    
Automatic climate control, front 650 650    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 125  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725 725   275
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530  
Heated front seats 525 525 525  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800 800  
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595  
Infotainment Package   3,640    
Floor mats       200
Power Seat Package 0 0 0  
Navigation system 0      
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Automatic climate control, front 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0   238
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451  
Heated front seats 0 0 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0 0 0  
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0  
Infotainment Package   0    
Floor mats       152
Options (change) 10,380 10,590 4,375 475
Options (change) 451 451 451 390
Destination 950 950 950 845
Total Price $59,430 $70,140 $70,525 $40,870

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Pathfinder Platinum
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,625
Model Year2012201220122013
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterPathfinder
TrimBaseSS Black EditionPlatinum
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6260hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7325, 11325, 11?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19235/55-20
Total Price$59,430$70,140$70,525$40,870
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,400-2,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,430$69,890$69,125$38,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,460$9,695$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year2012201220122013
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterPathfinder
TrimBaseSS Black EditionPlatinum
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Power liftgate   $350
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key   $250
Remote start   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Wind blocker, small  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch   $250
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rails   $250
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 automatic controls   $250
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential   $150
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler   $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400 
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player   $0
Media drive$15$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0 
Surround sound $250$250 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$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 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Folding third row seats   $600
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,785$6,035$7,185$8,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,400$2,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5-28-2,285

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122013
ModelBoxsterPathfinder
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.1 in114.2 in
Length172.1 in197.2 in
Width70.9 in77.2 in
Height50.9 in69.6 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.4,150 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in60.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in60.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in41.7 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
9.947.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.979.8 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 player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested85058%
Total Not Requested61542%

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%

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