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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: $23,885

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $34,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,128

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $28,616

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Model Year20112008
ModelMazda3Boxster
TrimsBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $19,545 $45,800
Base Invoice $18,303 $39,923
Tech Package 1,835  
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,395  
Cargo net 40  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 690
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690
Floor mats   115
Front sport buckets   800
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel   1,360
Xenon HID headlights   1,090
Navigation system   3,110
5-speed shiftable automatic   3,210
CD changer, remote   650
Tech Package 1,578  
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,200  
Cargo net 32  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 587
Metallic paint (extra cost)   587
Floor mats   98
Front sport buckets   680
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel   1,156
Xenon HID headlights   927
Navigation system   2,644
5-speed shiftable automatic   2,729
CD changer, remote   553
Options (change) 3,545 11,715
Options (change) 3,030 9,961
Destination 795 860
Total Price $23,885 $58,375
Total Invoice $22,128 $50,744

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,417
Model Year20112008
ModelMazda3Boxster
TrimsBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine167hp I4245hp H6
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 1050, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/55-17
Total Price$23,885$58,375
Adjustments for Features0-3,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,885$54,695
Total Invoice$22,128$50,744
Adjustments for Features0-3,199
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,128$47,545

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20112008
ModelMazda3Boxster
TrimsBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Power convertible top $4000
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Heated mirrors $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row $-300
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$4,025$7,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,199

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20112008
ModelMazda3Boxster
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.9 in95.1 in
Length180.7 in170.4 in
Width69.1 in70.9 in
Height57.9 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,179 lb.2,987 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested120059%
Total Not Requested82541%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20012%
Total Not Requested150088%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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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