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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: $31,375

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $30,985

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520162016201620162016
ModelMX-5 MiataBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimGrand TouringBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyder
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $27,550 $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $82,100
Premium Package 1,390          
Suspension Package 650          
Rear spoiler 400          
Cargo net 50          
Aluminum trim 515 760 760 760 895 0
Premium Package Plus   3,620     1,965  
Power sport seats   2,320        
Satellite radio   670 670 670 670  
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 365 615 165  
CD changer, in-dash   570 670 570 570 570
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710 710 710
Proximity key     790      
Convenience Package       900    
Adaptive sport seats plus         3,025  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         650 650
Automatic climate control, front           760
Heated front seats           530
Premium Package 1,194          
Suspension Package 558          
Rear spoiler 320          
Cargo net 40          
Aluminum trim 412 0 0 0 0 0
Premium Package Plus   0     0  
Power sport seats   0        
Satellite radio   0 0 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0 0 0  
CD changer, in-dash   0 0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0 0
Proximity key     0      
Convenience Package       0    
Adaptive sport seats plus         0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         0 0
Automatic climate control, front           0
Heated front seats           0
Options (change) 3,005 9,265 3,965 4,225 8,650 3,220
Options (change) 2,524 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 820 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $31,375 $62,360 $64,060 $69,120 $84,245 $86,315

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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 GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,496
Model Year201520162016201620162016
ModelMX-5 MiataBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimGrand TouringBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyder
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine167hp 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$31,375$62,360$64,060$69,120$84,245$86,315
Adjustments for Features0-4,910-4,225-2,560-8,160-2,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,375$57,450$59,835$66,560$76,085$83,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,385$9,110$18,635$26,280

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

Model Year201520162016201620162016
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$250 $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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$100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$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$175 $175 
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers   $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
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$75 $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75 $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 $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
Interior ambient lighting $150  $150 
Steering-linked headlights $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
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300    
Leather door panel trim   $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 $50
Memory system, driver seat $200  $200 
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100  $100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100  $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $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    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Total Value of Features$4,870$9,780$9,095$7,430$13,030$7,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,910$4,225$2,560$8,160$2,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-78-66-37-96-30

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

Model Year20152016
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 Weight2,448 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
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested130053%
Total Not Requested117547%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40059%
Total Not Requested27541%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested80054%
Total Not Requested67546%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Spyder

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20042%
Total Not Requested27558%

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