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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Porsche 911 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Porsche 911 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,775

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $82,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,959

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $72,801

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201720172017
ModelMX-5 Miata911911911
TrimRF Grand TouringTargaTarga STarga GTS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,750 $108,600 $122,600 $138,200
Base Invoice $30,964 $97,740 $110,340 $124,380
Door sill trim plates 150      
Auto-dimming mirrors   420 420 420
LED headlights   2,790 2,790 2,765
Heated steering wheel   470 470  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710
Blind spot warning system   850 850 850
Proximity key   1,090 1,090 1,090
Heated front seats   690 690 690
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel       470
Door sill trim plates 120      
Auto-dimming mirrors   357 357 357
LED headlights   2,372 2,372 2,350
Heated steering wheel   400 400  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   604 604 604
Blind spot warning system   723 723 723
Proximity key   927 927 927
Heated front seats   587 587 587
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel       400
Options (change) 150 7,020 7,020 6,995
Options (change) 120 5,970 5,970 5,948
Destination 875 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $33,775 $116,670 $130,670 $146,245
Total Invoice $31,959 $104,760 $117,360 $131,378

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Porsche 911

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $76,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $67,018
Model Year2018201720172017
ModelMX-5 Miata911911911
TrimRF Grand TouringTargaTarga STarga GTS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine155hp I4370hp H6420hp H6450hp H6
TransmissionM6M7M7M7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/40-19245/35-20245/35-20
Total Price$33,775$116,670$130,670$146,245
Adjustments for Features0-6,440-7,040-9,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,775$110,230$123,630$136,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,400$26,725
Total Invoice$31,959$104,760$117,360$131,378
Adjustments for Features0-5,783-6,323-8,346
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,959$98,977$111,037$123,032
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,060$24,055

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Features Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Porsche 911

Model Year2018201720172017
ModelMX-5 Miata911911911
TrimRF Grand TouringTargaTarga STarga GTS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manual $300$300$300
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Power retractable rear window$350   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Wind blocker, small$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200   
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Roll bar$200   
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
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
Residual heat $50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Rear-engine configuration $0$0$0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0
Active rear spoiler $300$300$300
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Body kit (gray/black) $0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD player $125$125$125
CD player, remote$100   
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Boost gauge $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Performance data recording app   $200
Performance meter   $150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk $75$75$75
Leather door panel trim $250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Metal pedals $75$75$75
No leather in second row$-300   
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede pillars and windshield header  $200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching   $50
Total Value of Features$2,070$8,510$9,110$11,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,440$7,040$9,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,783-6,323-8,346

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20182017
ModelMX-5 Miata911
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase90.9 in96.5 in
Length154.1 in177.1 in
Width68.3 in71.2 in
Height49.0 in50.9 in
Curb Weight2,446 lb.3,154 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.5 ft35.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.514.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa S

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa GTS

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested20029%
Total Not Requested50071%
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

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