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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: $27,800

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $37,600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172014
Model718 Boxster718 BoxsterMazda3
TrimBaseSs Grand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,000 $68,400 $25,995
Heated steering wheel 470 470  
Premium Package 1,370 1,370  
Power sport seats 2,320 2,320  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 640 640  
Interior ambient lighting 340 340 250
Proximity key 790 790  
Blind spot warning system 690 690  
Navigation system 1,730 1,730  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0  
Cargo net     60
Universal garage door opener     125
Door sill trim plates     125
Obstacle detection, rear     450
Heated steering wheel 0 0  
Premium Package 0 0  
Power sport seats 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Interior ambient lighting 0 0 200
Proximity key 0 0  
Blind spot warning system 0 0  
Navigation system 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0  
Cargo net     48
Universal garage door opener     100
Door sill trim plates     100
Obstacle detection, rear     360
Options (change) 8,350 8,350 1,010
Options (change) 0 0 808
Destination 1,050 1,050 795
Total Price $65,400 $77,800 $27,800

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 718 Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,476
Model Year201720172014
Model718 Boxster718 BoxsterMazda3
TrimBaseSs Grand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine300hp H4350hp H4184hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)110, 6110, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19215/45-18
Total Price$65,400$77,800$27,800
Adjustments for Features-3,360-3,3600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,040$74,440$27,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,400$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201720172014
Model718 Boxster718 BoxsterMazda3
TrimBaseSs Grand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power rear side windows  $200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Roll bar$200$200 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Residual heat$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Power convertible top$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support  $0
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
Media drive, small$5$5 
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Headlight washers$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,610$7,610$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,360$3,360$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-54-450

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172014
Model718 BoxsterMazda3
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in106.3 in
Length172.4 in180.3 in
Width70.9 in70.7 in
Height50.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,945 lb.2,800 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.3 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume9.7 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Boxster

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested92573%
Total Not Requested35027%
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 length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length 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 718 Boxster S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested92573%
Total Not Requested35027%
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 length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested15012%
Total Not Requested115088%

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