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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Porsche Boxster Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Porsche Boxster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,620

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $35,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720162016201620162016
ModelMazda3BoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimsBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyder
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $17,190 $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $82,100
Grand Touring Package 2,705          
Navigation system 1,750          
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175          
Satellite radio 430 670 670 670 670  
Cargo net 40          
Universal garage door opener 75          
Rear spoiler 325          
Premium Package   1,780   1,170 965  
Power sport seats   2,320   2,320    
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 365 615 165  
CD changer, in-dash   570 670 570 570 670
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710 710 710
Adaptive sport seats plus         3,025  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         650 650
Auto-dimming mirrors           690
PCM           2,965
Automatic climate control, front           760
Heated front seats           530
Grand Touring Package 2,522          
Navigation system 1,505          
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140          
Satellite radio 344 0 0 0 0  
Cargo net 32          
Universal garage door opener 60          
Rear spoiler 260          
Premium Package   0   0 0  
Power sport seats   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
Adaptive sport seats plus         0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         0 0
Auto-dimming mirrors           0
PCM           0
Automatic climate control, front           0
Heated front seats           0
Options (change) 6,835 6,665 2,415 6,055 6,755 6,975
Options (change) 6,011 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 595 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $24,620 $59,760 $62,510 $70,950 $82,350 $90,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 s
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,809
Model Year200720162016201620162016
ModelMazda3BoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimsBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyder
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine156hp I4265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6375hp H6
TransmissionM5M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 750, 4185, 7185, 7185, 7185, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20235/35-20
Total Price$24,620$59,760$62,510$70,950$82,350$90,070
Adjustments for Features0-5,060-4,800-5,060-8,610-4,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,620$54,700$57,710$65,890$73,740$85,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,010$11,190$19,040$30,895

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year200720162016201620162016
ModelMazda3BoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimsBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyder
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150$150
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350$350 
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150   
Obstacle detection, rear  $250   
Roll bar $200$200$200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500$500
Limited-slip rear differential     $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
Body kit$0     
Bodyside moldings$75     
Convertible top     $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
Sunroof$900     
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
Media drive  $15  $15
Navigation system$600 $600  $600
Off-road navigation system  $0  $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic information  $25  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Chronometer    $100$100
Compass$0     
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Headlight washers $50$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
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25     
Visor mirror, driver$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50     
Folding second row seats$300     
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50     
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 $100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 $100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 $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$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 $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
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Total Value of Features$3,320$8,380$8,120$8,380$11,930$7,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,060$4,800$5,060$8,610$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-84-76-71-104-49

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20072016
ModelMazda3Boxster
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.9 in97.4 in
Length178.3 in172.2 in
Width69.1 in70.9 in
Height57.7 in50.5 in
Curb Weight2,759 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested337587%
Total Not Requested50013%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested125086%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested115065%
Total Not Requested62535%
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65051%
Total Not Requested62549%
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 GTS

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested65060%
Total Not Requested42540%
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
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver 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%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested17554%
Total Not Requested15046%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60090%
Total Not Requested6510%

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