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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: $23,875

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $33,985

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220162016
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterSentraSentra
TrimBaseSS Black EditionSRSL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,100 $58,600 $65,200 $20,410 $22,170
Navigation system 3,430        
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710      
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 125    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725 725   350 350
Heated front seats 525 525 525    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595    
Automatic climate control, front 650 650      
Xenon HID headlights 1,560 1,560      
Infotainment Package   3,640      
Premium Package       2,590  
Floor mats       180 180
Rear spoiler         340
Navigation system 0        
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0      
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0   266 266
Heated front seats 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0    
Automatic climate control, front 0 0      
Xenon HID headlights 0 0      
Infotainment Package   0      
Premium Package       2,293  
Floor mats       148 148
Rear spoiler         270
Options (change) 8,810 9,020 1,245 3,120 870
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,707 684
Destination 950 950 950 835 835
Total Price $57,860 $68,570 $67,395 $24,365 $23,875

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Sentra SR
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,236
Model Year20122012201220162016
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterSentraSentra
TrimBaseSS Black EditionSRSL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6130hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7325, 11325, 11?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$57,860$68,570$67,395$24,365$23,875
Adjustments for Features-1,425-1,675-2,125-8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,435$66,895$65,270$23,535$23,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,460$8,835$0$340

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20122012201220162016
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterSentraSentra
TrimBaseSS Black EditionSRSL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
CVT   $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key   $250$250
Wind blocker, small  $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Rearview camera   $200$200
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control    $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
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  
Sunroof   $900 
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound $250$250  
Traffic + travel information   $25$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$150
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Cornering lights  $50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,635$6,885$7,335$6,040$5,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,425$1,675$2,125$830$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-23-23-30-7810

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20122016
ModelBoxsterSentra
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in106.3 in
Length172.1 in182.1 in
Width70.9 in69.3 in
Height50.9 in58.9 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.2,849 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft315.1 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
Nissan Sentra SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested218054%
Total Not Requested182546%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

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

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