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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: $30,335

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $70,650

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320132012
Model911911911911MX-5 Miata
TrimCarreraCarrera STurboTurbo SGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $96,200 $110,800 $149,000 $172,100 $27,100
Auto-dimming mirrors 420 420      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710      
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750  
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 0 0  
Heated front seats 690 690 525 525  
Premium Package         1,390
Suspension Package         650
Rear spoiler         400
Auto-dimming mirrors 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0      
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0  
Heated front seats 0 0 0 0  
Premium Package         1,194
Suspension Package         558
Rear spoiler         320
Options (change) 3,835 3,835 1,925 1,275 2,440
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 2,072
Destination 950 950 950 950 795
Total Price $100,985 $115,585 $151,875 $174,325 $30,335

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $65,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,617
Model Year20132013201320132012
Model911911911911MX-5 Miata
TrimCarreraCarrera STurboTurbo SGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine350hp H6400hp H6500hp H6530hp H6167hp I4
TransmissionM7M7M6S7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9385, 13385, 13?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19245/35-20235/35-19235/35-19205/45-17
Total Price$100,985$115,585$151,875$174,325$30,335
Adjustments for Features-5,065-5,965-8,390-15,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,920$109,620$143,485$159,085$30,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,700$47,565$63,165$0

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

Model Year20132013201320132012
Model911911911911MX-5 Miata
TrimCarreraCarrera STurboTurbo SGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manual$300$300   
6-speed manual  $150 $150
7-speed automated manual   $1200 
RWD$0$0  $0
AWD  $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Wind blocker$300$300$300$300 
Wind blocker, small    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500 
Ceramic brake rotors   $4000 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Roll bar    $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Intermittent wipers    $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50   
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Rear-engine configuration$0$0$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0   
Exterior 
Convertible top    $3000
Larger rear spoiler  $200$200 
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler    $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Navigation system$600$600$600$600 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound  $250$250 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Boost gauge  $75$75 
Chronometer   $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Performance meter   $150 
Steering-linked headlights   $150 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk$75$75$75$75 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
No leather in second row    $-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$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$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 tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $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$9,310$10,210$12,635$19,485$4,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,065$5,965$8,390$15,240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-48-49-52-830

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

Model Year20132012
Model911MX-5 Miata
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase96.5 in91.7 in
Length176.8 in157.3 in
Width71.2 in67.7 in
Height51.3 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.2,442 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in43.1 in
Cargo Volume4.8 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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