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

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Porsche Boxster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,845

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $29,135

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820162016201620162016
ModelMX-5 MiataBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimGrand TouringBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyder
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $25,240 $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $82,100
Premium Package 1 1,600          
Rear spoiler 350          
Cargo net 40          
Satellite radio 430 670 670 670 670  
Aluminum trim 515 760 760 760 895 0
Porsche Dynamic Light System   1,560        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710 710 710
CD changer, in-dash   570 670 570 570 570
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 365 615 165  
Proximity key     790      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         650 650
Heated front seats           530
Premium Package 1 1,374          
Rear spoiler 280          
Cargo net 32          
Satellite radio 344 0 0 0 0  
Aluminum trim 412 0 0 0 0 0
Porsche Dynamic Light System   0        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0 0
CD changer, in-dash   0 0 0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0 0 0  
Proximity key     0      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         0 0
Heated front seats           0
Options (change) 2,935 4,885 3,965 3,325 3,660 2,460
Options (change) 2,442 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 670 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $28,845 $57,980 $64,060 $68,220 $79,255 $85,555

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,518
Model Year200820162016201620162016
ModelMX-5 MiataBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimGrand TouringBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyder
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine166hp I4265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6375hp H6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 750, 4185, 7185, 7185, 7185, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20235/35-20
Total Price$28,845$57,980$64,060$68,220$79,255$85,555
Adjustments for Features0-2,635-5,025-2,685-5,785-2,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,845$55,345$59,035$65,535$73,470$82,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,690$10,190$18,125$27,300

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

Model Year200820162016201620162016
ModelMX-5 MiataBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimGrand TouringBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyder
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 $250   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150   
Obstacle detection, rear  $250   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100   
Automatic climate control, front  $200   
Dual-zone climate control  $125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0     
Rain-sensing wipers  $175   
Residual heat  $50   
Variable intermittent wipers $75 $75$75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500$500
Limited-slip rear differential$300    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500$500
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0$0$0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0$0
Convertible top$3000    $3000
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0$0
Power convertible top $4000$4000$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler$200     
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400$400$400
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125 
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0   
Media drive  $15   
Navigation system  $600   
Off-road navigation system  $0   
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic information  $25   
USB port  $25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150   
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125
Chronometer    $100$100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Headlight washers $50$50 $50 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 $150 
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75$75
Heated front seats$200 $200  $200
Leather door panel trim   $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75$75
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim    $250$250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0$0
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Total Value of Features$4,870$7,505$9,895$7,555$10,655$7,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,635$5,025$2,685$5,785$2,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-45-78-39-73-34

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

Model Year20082016
ModelMX-5 MiataBoxster
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase91.7 in97.4 in
Length157.3 in172.2 in
Width67.7 in70.9 in
Height49.0 in50.5 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.6 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Porsche Dynamic Light System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

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