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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: $31,840

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820142014
ModelMX-5 MiataBoxsterBoxster
TrimGrand TouringBaseS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $30,195 $50,400 $62,100
Rear spoiler 350    
Cargo net 50    
Door sill trim plates 150    
Premium Package Plus   6,230  
Infotainment Package   3,990 3,990
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 615
Voice control for nav and audio   520 520
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710
Auto-dimming mirrors     690
Convenience Package     1,170
Porsche Dynamic Light System     690
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0
Rear spoiler 280    
Cargo net 40    
Door sill trim plates 120    
Premium Package Plus   0  
Infotainment Package   0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Auto-dimming mirrors     0
Convenience Package     0
Porsche Dynamic Light System     0
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0
Options (change) 550 12,065 8,385
Options (change) 440 0 0
Destination 875 995 995
Total Price $31,620 $63,460 $71,480

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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: $28,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,927
Model Year201820142014
ModelMX-5 MiataBoxsterBoxster
TrimGrand TouringBaseS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine155hp I4265hp H6315hp H6
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9185, 7445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$31,620$63,460$71,480
Adjustments for Features0-3,750-2,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,620$59,710$69,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,520

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

Model Year201820142014
ModelMX-5 MiataBoxsterBoxster
TrimGrand TouringBaseS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
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  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Residual heat $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Mid-engine configuration $0$0
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000  
Power convertible top $4000$4000
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125
CD player, remote$100  
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Off-road navigation system $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Total Value of Features$5,420$9,170$7,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,750$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-59-31

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

Model Year20182014
ModelMX-5 MiataBoxster
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase90.9 in97.4 in
Length154.1 in172.2 in
Width68.3 in70.9 in
Height48.6 in50.5 in
Curb Weight2,333 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.6 in
Cargo Volume4.6 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
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
Wind blocker, small100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested172545%
Total Not Requested215055%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested36529%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50065%
Total Not Requested27535%
Porsche Dynamic Light System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested15075%
Total Not Requested5025%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90098%
Total Not Requested152%

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