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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: $31,620

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $23,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,863

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $18,114

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820082008
ModelMX-5 MiataBoxsterBoxster
TrimGrand TouringBaseS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $30,195 $45,800 $55,700
Base Invoice $28,548 $39,923 $43,512
Rear spoiler 350    
Cargo net 50    
Door sill trim plates 150    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   690 690
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690 690
Floor mats   115 115
Heated front seats   480 480
Automatic climate control, front   550 550
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel   1,360 1,360
Xenon HID headlights   1,090 1,090
Navigation system   3,110 3,110
Wind blocker, small   375 375
Rear spoiler 280    
Cargo net 40    
Door sill trim plates 120    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   587 587
Metallic paint (extra cost)   587 587
Floor mats   98 98
Heated front seats   408 408
Automatic climate control, front   468 468
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel   1,156 1,156
Xenon HID headlights   927 927
Navigation system   2,644 2,644
Wind blocker, small   319 319
Options (change) 550 8,460 8,460
Options (change) 440 7,194 7,194
Destination 875 860 860
Total Price $31,620 $55,120 $65,020
Total Invoice $29,863 $47,977 $51,566

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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: $23,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,909
Model Year201820082008
ModelMX-5 MiataBoxsterBoxster
TrimGrand TouringBaseS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine155hp I4245hp H6295hp H6
TransmissionM6M5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 950, 4230, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$31,620$55,120$65,020
Adjustments for Features0-235-385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,620$54,885$64,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,750
Total Invoice$29,863$47,977$51,566
Adjustments for Features0-205-305
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,863$47,772$51,261
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,489

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

Model Year201820082008
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 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Lane departure warning$200  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
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 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD player $125$125
CD player, remote$100  
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
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, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,520$6,755$6,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$235$385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-205-305

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

Model Year20182008
ModelMX-5 MiataBoxster
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase90.9 in95.1 in
Length154.1 in170.4 in
Width68.3 in70.9 in
Height48.6 in51.0 in
Curb Weight2,333 lb.2,856 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.6 in
Cargo Volume4.6 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested32581%
Total Not Requested7519%
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 wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested32581%
Total Not Requested7519%
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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