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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: $30,400

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $37,015

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142016201620162016
ModelMazda3BoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trims Grand TouringBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $25,995 $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600
Touring Technology Package 2,600        
Door sill trim plates 125        
Cargo net 60        
Universal garage door opener 125        
Obstacle detection, rear 450        
Interior ambient lighting 250   340    
Infotainment Package   3,990   3,990 3,990
Premium Package Plus   3,620   2,950 1,965
Power sport seats   2,320   2,320  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,170 2,170 2,170 2,170
Rearview camera   1,515 655 1,515 1,515
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 365 615 165
Auto-dimming headlights   520 520 520 520
Voice control for nav and audio   520 520 520 520
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710 710
HD radio     1,040    
Proximity key     790    
App support     210    
Bose 505W 10 speakers       0  
Adaptive sport seats plus         3,025
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         650
Touring Technology Package 2,236        
Door sill trim plates 100        
Cargo net 48        
Universal garage door opener 100        
Obstacle detection, rear 360        
Interior ambient lighting 200   0    
Infotainment Package   0   0 0
Premium Package Plus   0   0 0
Power sport seats   0   0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   0 0 0 0
Rearview camera   0 0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0 0 0
Auto-dimming headlights   0 0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0
HD radio     0    
Proximity key     0    
App support     0    
Bose 505W 10 speakers       0  
Adaptive sport seats plus         0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         0
Options (change) 3,610 15,980 7,320 15,310 15,230
Options (change) 3,044 0 0 0 0
Destination 795 995 995 995 995
Total Price $30,400 $69,075 $67,415 $80,205 $90,825

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,789
Model Year20142016201620162016
ModelMazda3BoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trims Grand TouringBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine184hp I4265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6
TransmissionT6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9185, 7185, 7445, 10445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20
Total Price$30,400$69,075$67,415$80,205$90,825
Adjustments for Features0-3,245-1,645-3,745-6,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,400$65,830$65,770$76,460$83,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$60$0$10,690$18,160

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20142016201620162016
ModelMazda3BoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trims Grand TouringBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Power rear side windows$200    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200    
Blind spot warning system$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200    
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Roll bar $200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150    
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0$0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based$0    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0    
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
Black grille (optional)$0    
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0
Power convertible top $4000$4000$4000$4000
Rear spoiler$200    
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400$400
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Surround sound$250  $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Chronometer    $100
Digital instruments$0    
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Head-up display (HUD)$350    
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Performance meter    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Folding second row seats$300    
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-300
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$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$5,625$8,870$7,270$9,370$12,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,245$1,645$3,745$6,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-47-24-46-76

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20142016
ModelMazda3Boxster
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase106.3 in97.4 in
Length180.3 in172.2 in
Width70.7 in70.9 in
Height57.3 in50.5 in
Curb Weight2,800 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Touring Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Active grille shutters0No
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested36529%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested182574%
Total Not Requested65026%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 Requested15012%
Total Not Requested115088%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Black Edition

HD radio
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested90098%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested132567%
Total Not Requested65033%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 Requested15012%
Total Not Requested115088%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
App support0Yes
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested115069%
Total Not Requested51531%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested117580%
Total Not Requested30020%
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, 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 seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested1509%
Total Not Requested155091%

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