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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: $30,835

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $22,590

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012201220122012
ModelMX-5 MiataBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimGrand TouringBaseSS Black EditionSpyder
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $27,550 $48,100 $58,600 $65,200 $61,800
Premium Package 1,390        
Suspension Package 650        
Cargo net 50        
Rear spoiler 400        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710   710
Heated front seats   525 525 525 525
CD changer, in-dash   650 650 650 650
Convenience Package   2,490 2,490    
Audio controls on steering wheel       125  
Air conditioning         1,760
Floor mats         0
Bluetooth cell phone link         0
Leather sport seats         0
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers         700
Xenon HID headlights         1,560
Premium Package 1,194        
Suspension Package 558        
Cargo net 40        
Rear spoiler 320        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0   0
Heated front seats   0 0 0 0
CD changer, in-dash   0 0 0 0
Convenience Package   0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel       0  
Air conditioning         0
Floor mats         0
Bluetooth cell phone link         0
Leather sport seats         0
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers         0
Xenon HID headlights         0
Options (change) 2,490 4,375 4,375 1,300 5,905
Options (change) 2,112 0 0 0 0
Destination 795 950 950 950 950
Total Price $30,835 $53,425 $63,925 $67,450 $68,655

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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 S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,904
Model Year20142012201220122012
ModelMX-5 MiataBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimGrand TouringBaseSS Black EditionSpyder
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine167hp I4255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6320hp H6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 750, 4185, 7325, 11185, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$30,835$53,425$63,925$67,450$68,655
Adjustments for Features-2,315-4,400-4,400-5,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,520$49,025$59,525$61,810$68,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,500$12,785$19,630

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

Model Year20142012201220122012
ModelMX-5 MiataBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimGrand TouringBaseSS Black EditionSpyder
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250    
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0    
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   $300
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000    
Power convertible top $4000$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  $125 
Aux input $50$50$50 
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0
Media drive   $15 
Navigation system   $600 
Off-road navigation system   $0 
Satellite radio$200  $200 
Surround sound   $250 
Traffic information   $25 
USB port   $25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Cornering lights $50$50$50 
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights $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
Interior trim, special color    $0
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0
Total Value of Features$4,545$6,630$6,630$7,870$2,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,315$4,400$4,400$5,640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,173-78-65-790

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

Model Year20142012
ModelMX-5 MiataBoxster
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase91.7 in95.1 in
Length157.3 in172.1 in
Width67.7 in70.9 in
Height49.0 in50.9 in
Curb Weight2,448 lb.2,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.16.9 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?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Spyder

Air conditioning
FeatureValueRequested?
Air conditioning900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested17533%
Total Not Requested35067%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Leather sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested5017%
Total Not Requested25083%

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