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Porsche 911 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche 911 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,775

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $51,390

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120112011201120112018
Model911911911911911911911911MX-5 Miata
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga SCarrera GTSGT3TurboTurbo SRF Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $77,800 $90,500 $92,100 $104,800 $103,100 $115,700 $135,500 $160,700 $32,750
PCM 2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110 3,110      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 420 420 420 420 420 690      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710 710 710      
Heated front seats 525 525 525 525 525 525 525 525  
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750 750 750 750 750  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 615 615 365   0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595 595 595 595  
Traffic information 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Steering-linked headlights 690 690 690 690 690 690 690    
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers           700      
Door sill trim plates                 150
PCM 0 0 0 0 0 0      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 0 0 0 0 0 587      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0 0      
Heated front seats 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0   0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Traffic information 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Steering-linked headlights 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers           0      
Door sill trim plates                 120
Options (change) 6,415 6,415 6,415 6,415 6,165 7,770 2,560 1,870 150
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 587 0 0 120
Destination 950 950 950 950 950 950 950 950 875
Total Price $85,165 $97,865 $99,465 $112,165 $110,215 $124,420 $139,010 $163,520 $33,775

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Targa
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $51,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,576
Model Year201120112011201120112011201120112018
Model911911911911911911911911MX-5 Miata
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga SCarrera GTSGT3TurboTurbo SRF Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine345hp H6385hp H6345hp H6385hp H6408hp H6435hp H6500hp H6530hp H6155hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6M6M6S7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9385, 13385, 13?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19205/45-17
Total Price$85,165$97,865$99,465$112,165$110,215$124,420$139,010$163,520$33,775
Adjustments for Features-525-1,025-7,625-3,325-1,5250-5,150-11,900-535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$84,640$96,840$91,840$108,840$108,690$124,420$133,860$151,620$33,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,200$7,200$24,200$24,050$39,780$49,220$66,980$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year201120112011201120112011201120112018
Model911911911911911911911911MX-5 Miata
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga SCarrera GTSGT3TurboTurbo SRF Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 $150
7-speed automated manual       $1200 
RWD$0$0  $0$0  $0
AWD  $1700$1700  $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Power retractable rear window        $350
Proximity key        $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual        $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Wind blocker  $300      
Wind blocker, small        $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist        $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats        $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500      
Blind spot warning system        $200
Ceramic brake rotors       $4000 
Cross-traffic warning, rear        $100
Lane departure warning        $200
Roll bar        $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based       $100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)       $500 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300 $300$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500    
Rear-engine configuration$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0    
Front splitter spoiler     $200   
Larger rear spoiler      $200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200     
Power convertible top  $4000      
Power retractable roof section        $2000
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400    
Sunroof$900$900  $900 $900$900 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler     $500   
Infotainment 
App support        $0
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125 $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming        $25
CD changer, in-dash       $325 
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125$125  
CD player, remote        $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
HD radio        $50
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader        $25
Surround sound      $250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights        $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge      $75$75 
Chronometer       $100 
Compass        $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only        $750
Visor mirror, driver        $10
Visor mirror, passenger        $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 $300$300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250 $250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat        $50
Memory system, driver seat      $200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
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, driver seat      $100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat      $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat      $100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat      $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$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 tilt adjuster, driver seat      $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat      $100$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim     $250   
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650$650$650$650$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0$0   
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather      $1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 $500$500$500$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector       $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0   
Transmission 
Launch control       $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       $100 
Total Value of Features$4,910$5,410$12,010$7,710$5,910$4,385$9,535$16,285$4,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$525$1,025$7,625$3,325$1,525$0$5,150$11,900$535
Value of Feature Adjustments-6-10-73-28-130-35-69-506

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20112018
Model911MX-5 Miata
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase92.5 in90.9 in
Length175.6 in154.1 in
Width71.2 in68.3 in
Height51.6 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.2,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom31.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume4.4 ft34.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa

PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa S

PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 GT3

PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%

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