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Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,525

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $36,655

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172008
Model718 Boxster718 BoxsterMazda3
TrimBaseSs
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,000 $68,400 $17,535
Heated steering wheel 470 470  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 640 640  
Navigation system 1,730 1,730 1,750
Automatic climate control, front 760 760  
Heated front seats 530 530  
Grand Touring Package     2,460
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,335
Satellite radio     430
Cargo net     40
Rear spoiler     325
Heated steering wheel 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Navigation system 0 0 1,505
Automatic climate control, front 0 0  
Heated front seats 0 0  
Grand Touring Package     2,295
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,148
Satellite radio     344
Cargo net     32
Rear spoiler     260
Options (change) 4,130 4,130 6,340
Options (change) 0 0 5,584
Destination 1,050 1,050 650
Total Price $61,180 $73,580 $24,525

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 s
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 718 Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,683
Model Year201720172008
Model718 Boxster718 BoxsterMazda3
TrimBaseSs
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine300hp H4350hp H4156hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)110, 6110, 6222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19205/50-17
Total Price$61,180$73,580$24,525
Adjustments for Features-4,865-4,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,315$68,715$24,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,400$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201720172008
Model718 Boxster718 BoxsterMazda3
TrimBaseSs
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power rear side windows  $200
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Roll bar$200$200 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Power convertible top$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive, small$5$5 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
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
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,460$7,460$2,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,865$4,865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-83-690

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172008
Model718 BoxsterMazda3
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in103.9 in
Length172.4 in178.3 in
Width70.9 in69.1 in
Height50.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,945 lb.2,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.3 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume9.7 ft311.4 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 wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested257581%
Total Not Requested60019%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%

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