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Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Z Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Z Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,780

Nissan Z Touring   
Difference: $22,540

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620182018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterZZ
TrimBaseSGTSTouringTouring Sport
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $52,100 $63,900 $74,600 $46,570 $48,100
Premium Package Plus 3,620 2,950 1,965    
Power sport seats 2,320 2,320      
Infotainment Package 3,990 3,990 3,990    
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320 1,320 1,320    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,790      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 165    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 825 825 825 200 200
Rearview camera 1,515 1,515 1,515    
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520 520    
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0      
Adaptive sport seats plus     3,025    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     650    
Cooled or ventilated front seats     730    
Floor mats       125 125
Premium Package Plus 0 0 0    
Power sport seats 0 0      
Infotainment Package 0 0 0    
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0 0 151 151
Rearview camera 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0    
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0      
Adaptive sport seats plus     0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     0    
Cooled or ventilated front seats     0    
Floor mats       96 96
Options (change) 17,225 16,555 15,415 325 325
Options (change) 0 0 0 247 247
Destination 995 995 995 885 885
Total Price $70,320 $81,450 $91,010 $47,780 $49,310

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Z

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Z Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,411
Model Year20162016201620182018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterZZ
TrimBaseSGTSTouringTouring Sport
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6332hp V6332hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7445, 10445, 10240, 8240, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19235/35-20225/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$70,320$81,450$91,010$47,780$49,310
Adjustments for Features-4,180-4,680-7,630-8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,140$76,770$83,380$46,980$49,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,630$17,240$0$2,330

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Z

Model Year20162016201620182018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterZZ
TrimBaseSGTSTouringTouring Sport
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 $150
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200 
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0$0
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0$0
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)  $500  
Limited-slip rear differential$300$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  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0 $0
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio$50$50$50  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0  
SD Card slot   $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$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Chronometer  $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Performance meter  $150  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$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, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250$250$250
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching    $50
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$5,345$5,845$8,795$1,965$1,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,180$4,680$7,630$800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-59-57-83-7550

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Nissan Z

Model Year20162018
ModelBoxsterZ
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase97.4 in100.4 in
Length172.2 in167.2 in
Width70.9 in72.8 in
Height50.5 in52.2 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,432 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.9 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft34.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested160065%
Total Not Requested87535%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
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 Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested86568%
Total Not Requested40032%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested87544%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
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 Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested86595%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested80054%
Total Not Requested67546%
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
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
Total Requested20012%
Total Not Requested150088%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Performance meter150No
App support0No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested86552%
Total Not Requested80048%

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