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In Denver, CO with an elevation of 5280 ft, the oxygen content of the air is about 83% of what it is at sea level, so you'll be down about 17% in power with a normally aspirated engine. Turbo charged vehicles that are based on absolute pressure and not relative pressure will actually make most of that back.
Where you really notice it is driving up in the mountains. If you take I70 West towards the ski towns, I seem to recall having to drop into 3rd maybe to pass people on the uphill sections. You're at about 11,000 feet there, and about 68% of the Oxygen content of sea level.
Having said that, moving to Colorado has been one of the best things I've done in my life. So much to do here if you even remotely like the outdoors. Lots of great restaurants in Denver too.
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