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Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Sentra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Sentra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,090

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $32,240

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122011
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterSentra
TrimBaseSS Black EditionSpyder2.0SL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,100 $58,600 $65,200 $61,800 $19,390
Navigation system 3,430     3,110 400
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0     0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710   710  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 125    
Heated front seats 525 525 525 525  
Infotainment Package   3,640      
Aux input       0  
Air conditioning       1,760  
Floor mats       0 120
Bluetooth cell phone link       0  
Leather sport seats       0  
Mud guards         150
Leather seating surfaces         900
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         130
Interior ambient lighting         240
Navigation system 0     0 347
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0     0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0   0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0    
Heated front seats 0 0 0 0  
Infotainment Package   0      
Aux input       0  
Air conditioning       0  
Floor mats       0 94
Bluetooth cell phone link       0  
Leather sport seats       0  
Mud guards         115
Leather seating surfaces         780
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         112
Interior ambient lighting         172
Options (change) 5,280 5,490 650 6,105 1,940
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 1,620
Destination 950 950 950 950 760
Total Price $54,330 $65,040 $66,800 $68,855 $22,090

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Sentra 2.0SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,820
Model Year20122012201220122011
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterSentra
TrimBaseSS Black EditionSpyder2.0SL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6320hp H6140hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7325, 11325, 11185, 7160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19205/55-16
Total Price$54,330$65,040$66,800$68,855$22,090
Adjustments for Features-3,950-4,200-5,6500-835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,380$60,840$61,150$68,855$21,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,460$10,770$18,475$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20122012201220122011
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterSentra
TrimBaseSS Black EditionSpyder2.0SL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150 
CVT    $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200
Proximity key    $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Wind blocker, small  $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Roll bar$200$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Temporary spare tire    $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 $200
Surround sound $250$250  
Traffic information$25$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
Cornering lights  $50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers  $50  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150  
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats    $300
Interior trim, special color   $0 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$6,435$6,685$8,135$2,485$3,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,950$4,200$5,650$0$835
Value of Feature Adjustments-69-61-800-774

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20122011
ModelBoxsterSentra
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in105.7 in
Length172.1 in179.8 in
Width70.9 in70.5 in
Height50.9 in59.5 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.2,854 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
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 Spyder

Leather sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested5017%
Total Not Requested25083%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 2.0SL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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