| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Mazda RX-8 vs. Porsche Boxster Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mazda RX-8 vs. Porsche Boxster Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $34,140 Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring | ||||||
| Difference: $30,570 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | RX-8 | Boxster | Boxster | Boxster | Boxster | Boxster |
| Trim | Grand Touring | Base | Black Edition | S | GTS | Spyder |
| Body | 4dr Coupe | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Base Price | $31,000 | $52,100 | $59,100 | $63,900 | $74,600 | $82,100 |
| Cargo net | 40 | |||||
| Satellite radio | 430 | 670 | 670 | 670 | ||
| Navigation system | 2,000 | |||||
| Power sport seats | 2,320 | 2,320 | 2,320 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | 1,320 | 1,320 | 1,320 | 1,320 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,790 | 1,790 | 1,790 | |||
| Premium Package Plus | 3,620 | 2,950 | 1,965 | |||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 615 | 365 | 615 | 165 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | 570 | 670 | 570 | 670 | 670 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | 710 | 710 | 710 | 710 | |
| Proximity key | 790 | |||||
| Infotainment Package | 3,990 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| Cargo net | 32 | |||||
| Satellite radio | 344 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,720 | |||||
| Power sport seats | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Premium Package Plus | 0 | 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 | |
| Proximity key | 0 | |||||
| Infotainment Package | 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) | 2,470 | 11,615 | 8,635 | 10,945 | 12,495 | 6,975 |
| Options (change) | 2,096 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 670 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $34,140 | $64,710 | $68,730 | $75,840 | $88,090 | $90,070 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Porsche Boxster
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring | ||||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,440 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,565 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | RX-8 | Boxster | Boxster | Boxster | Boxster | Boxster |
| Trim | Grand Touring | Base | Black Edition | S | GTS | Spyder |
| Body | 4dr Coupe | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Engine | 232hp R2 | 265hp H6 | 265hp H6 | 315hp H6 | 330hp H6 | 375hp H6 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | M6 | M6 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 300, 9 | 50, 4 | 185, 7 | 185, 7 | 445, 10 | 185, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-18 | 235/45-18 | 235/35-20 | 235/40-19 | 235/35-20 | 235/35-20 |
| Total Price | $34,140 | $64,710 | $68,730 | $75,840 | $88,090 | $90,070 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -6,130 | -6,745 | -6,380 | -9,995 | -3,970 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $34,140 | $58,580 | $61,985 | $69,460 | $78,095 | $86,100 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $3,405 | $10,880 | $19,515 | $27,520 |
Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Porsche Boxster
| Model Year | 2009 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | RX-8 | Boxster | Boxster | Boxster | Boxster | Boxster |
| Trim | Grand Touring | Base | Black Edition | S | GTS | Spyder |
| Body | 4dr Coupe | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 |
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| 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 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |||||
| Second-row high console | $250 | |||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 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 | |
| Infotainment | ||||||
| App support | $0 | |||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | |||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | ||
| Off-road navigation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $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 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Performance meter | $150 | |||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $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 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $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 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $3,225 | $9,355 | $9,970 | $9,605 | $13,220 | $7,195 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $6,130 | $6,745 | $6,380 | $9,995 | $3,970 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -94 | -98 | -84 | -113 | -44 |
Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Porsche Boxster
| Model Year | 2009 | 2016 |
| Model | RX-8 | Boxster |
| Body | 4dr Coupe | 2dr Convertible |
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 97.4 in |
| Length | 175.6 in | 172.2 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 70.9 in |
| Height | 52.8 in | 50.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,065 lb. | 2,889 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.2 in | 38.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 51.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.3 in | 53.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.7 in | 42.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 48.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 32.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 7.6 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster
| Torque vectoring / active trace control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Torque vectoring / active trace control | 100 | No |
| Limited-slip rear differential | 300 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 25% |
| Power sport seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 35% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 65% |
| Premium Package Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Residual heat | 50 | No |
| Automatic air recirculation | 100 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 1075 | 43% |
Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Black Edition
| Torque vectoring / active trace control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Torque vectoring / active trace control | 100 | No |
| Limited-slip rear differential | 300 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 25% |
| Power sport seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 35% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 65% |
Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S
| Torque vectoring / active trace control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Torque vectoring / active trace control | 100 | No |
| Limited-slip rear differential | 300 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 25% |
| Power sport seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 35% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 65% |
| Premium Package Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Residual heat | 50 | No |
| Automatic air recirculation | 100 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 1075 | 54% |
Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS
| Torque vectoring / active trace control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Torque vectoring / active trace control | 100 | No |
| Limited-slip rear differential | 300 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 25% |
| Infotainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Performance meter | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| USB port | 25 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 615 | 37% |
| Premium Package Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Residual heat | 50 | No |
| Automatic air recirculation | 100 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 575 | 39% |
| Adaptive sport seats plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 26% |
| Total Not Requested | 1250 | 74% |
Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Spyder
| Automatic climate control, front | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Residual heat | 50 | No |
| Automatic air recirculation | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 42% |
| Total Not Requested | 275 | 58% |
| Auto-dimming mirrors | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| PCM | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| USB port | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 65 | 10% |
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