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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: $25,795

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012201220122012
ModelMX-5 MiataBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimGrand TouringBaseSS Black EditionSpyder
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $30,195 $48,100 $58,600 $65,200 $61,800
Door sill trim plates 150        
Cargo net 50        
Rear spoiler 350        
Convenience Package   2,490 2,490    
Navigation system   3,430     3,110
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers   0     0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710   710
Heated front seats   525 525 525 525
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595 595 595
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 615 125  
Infotainment Package     3,640    
Auto-dimming mirrors         690
Xenon HID headlights         1,560
Air conditioning         1,760
Floor mats         0
Bluetooth cell phone link         0
Aux input         0
Leather sport seats         0
CD changer, in-dash         650
Door sill trim plates 120        
Cargo net 40        
Rear spoiler 280        
Convenience Package   0 0    
Navigation system   0     0
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers   0     0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0   0
Heated front seats   0 0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0 0  
Infotainment Package     0    
Auto-dimming mirrors         0
Xenon HID headlights         0
Air conditioning         0
Floor mats         0
Bluetooth cell phone link         0
Aux input         0
Leather sport seats         0
CD changer, in-dash         0
Options (change) 550 8,365 8,575 1,245 9,600
Options (change) 440 0 0 0 0
Destination 875 950 950 950 950
Total Price $31,620 $57,415 $68,125 $67,395 $72,350

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,242
Model Year20182012201220122012
ModelMX-5 MiataBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimGrand TouringBaseSS Black EditionSpyder
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine155hp I4255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6320hp H6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9185, 7325, 11325, 11185, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$31,620$57,415$68,125$67,395$72,350
Adjustments for Features-2,900-4,100-4,350-4,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,720$53,315$63,775$63,045$72,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,460$9,730$19,035

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

Model Year20182012201220122012
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Blind spot warning system$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Lane departure warning$200    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $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 
App support$0    
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player $125$125$125 
CD player, remote$100    
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio$50    
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Surround sound  $250$250 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights$125    
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50 
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750    
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
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, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$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
Total Value of Features$5,970$7,170$7,420$7,420$3,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,900$4,100$4,350$4,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,739-68-61-610

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

Model Year20182012
ModelMX-5 MiataBoxster
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase90.9 in95.1 in
Length154.1 in172.1 in
Width68.3 in70.9 in
Height48.6 in50.9 in
Curb Weight2,333 lb.2,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.16.9 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested85098%
Total Not Requested152%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested127588%
Total Not Requested17512%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested127588%
Total Not Requested17512%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested85058%
Total Not Requested61542%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Spyder

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
CD player125No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested5010%
Total Not Requested47590%
Air conditioning
FeatureValueRequested?
Air conditioning900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested32581%
Total Not Requested7519%
Leather sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

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