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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: $30,104

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $22,556

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,715

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $18,171

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelMX-5 MiataBoxsterBoxster
TrimGrand TouringBaseS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $26,710 $45,800 $55,700
Base Invoice $24,714 $39,923 $43,512
Premium Package 1,650    
Suspension Package 500    
Rear spoiler 400    
Cargo net 49    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690 690
Floor mats   115 115
Heated front seats   480 480
Automatic climate control, front   550 550
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   690 690
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel   1,360 1,360
Xenon HID headlights   1,090 1,090
Wind blocker, small   375 375
CD changer, remote   650 650
Premium Package 1,417    
Suspension Package 430    
Rear spoiler 320    
Cargo net 39    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   587 587
Floor mats   98 98
Heated front seats   408 408
Automatic climate control, front   468 468
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   587 587
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel   1,156 1,156
Xenon HID headlights   927 927
Wind blocker, small   319 319
CD changer, remote   553 553
Options (change) 2,599 6,000 6,000
Options (change) 2,206 5,103 5,103
Destination 795 860 860
Total Price $30,104 $52,660 $62,560
Total Invoice $27,715 $45,886 $49,475

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,946
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,768
Model Year201120082008
ModelMX-5 MiataBoxsterBoxster
TrimGrand TouringBaseS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine167hp I4245hp H6295hp H6
TransmissionM6M5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 750, 4230, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$30,104$52,660$62,560
Adjustments for Features0-1,610-1,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,104$51,050$60,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,750
Total Invoice$27,715$45,886$49,475
Adjustments for Features0-1,403-1,392
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,715$44,483$48,083
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,600

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

Model Year201120082008
ModelMX-5 MiataBoxsterBoxster
TrimGrand TouringBaseS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
5-speed manual $0 
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0$0
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000  
Power convertible top $4000$4000
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD changer, remote $200$200
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals $75$75
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,945$6,555$6,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,610$1,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,403-1,392

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

Model Year20112008
ModelMX-5 MiataBoxster
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase91.7 in95.1 in
Length157.3 in170.4 in
Width67.7 in70.9 in
Height49.0 in51.0 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.2,856 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.6 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15038%
Total Not Requested25062%
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15038%
Total Not Requested25062%
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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