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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: $31,050

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $73,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162016
Model911911911911911MX-5 Miata
TrimCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo SGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $96,200 $110,800 $126,100 $163,000 $194,600 $30,065
Auto-dimming mirrors 420 420 420      
LED headlights 3,110 3,110 1,595 2,340    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710      
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 165 0 0  
Satellite radio 750 750 750      
HD radio 370 370 370      
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595  
Heated front seats 690 690 690      
Wood trim         0  
Door sill trim plates           150
Auto-dimming mirrors 0 0 0      
LED headlights 0 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0      
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0  
Satellite radio 0 0 0      
HD radio 0 0 0      
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0  
Heated front seats 0 0 0      
Wood trim         0  
Door sill trim plates           120
Options (change) 7,260 7,260 5,295 2,935 595 150
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 120
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 835
Total Price $104,455 $119,055 $132,390 $166,930 $196,190 $31,050

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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: $68,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,486
Model Year201620162016201620162016
Model911911911911911MX-5 Miata
TrimCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo SGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine350hp H6400hp H6430hp H6520hp H6560hp H6155hp I4
TransmissionM7M7M7S7S7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9235, 9445, 12445, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20205/45-17
Total Price$104,455$119,055$132,390$166,930$196,190$31,050
Adjustments for Features-4,590-5,490-7,140-13,115-19,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$99,865$113,565$125,250$153,815$176,675$31,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,700$25,385$53,950$76,810$0

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

Model Year201620162016201620162016
Model911911911911911MX-5 Miata
TrimCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo SGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manual$300$300$300   
7-speed automated manual   $1200$1200 
6-speed manual     $150
RWD$0$0$0  $0
AWD   $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350 
Wind blocker$300$300$300$300$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$500$500$500$500 
Blind spot warning system     $200
Ceramic brake rotors    $4000 
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning     $200
Obstacle detection, front    $150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250 
Roll bar     $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100 
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 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0 
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 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500   
Rear-engine configuration$0$0$0$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Active front spoiler   $500$500 
Active rear spoiler   $300$300 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0   
Body kit (gray/black)  $0$0$0 
Convertible top     $3000
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0$0$0 
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000$4000$4000 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400   
Tall rear wing-type spoiler   $500$500 
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
CD player, remote     $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25
Surround sound   $250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information     $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge   $75$75 
Chronometer  $100 $100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     $750
Performance meter  $150 $150 
Visor mirror, driver     $10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk$75$75$75$75$75 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 $250$250 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat     $50
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200 
Metal pedals$75$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$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$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 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000 
Wood trim    $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 $200 
Rear wheel steering   $1500$1500 
Wheels, dark finish  $0   
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,385$10,285$11,935$17,910$24,310$4,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,590$5,490$7,140$13,115$19,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-44-46-54-78-990

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

Model Year20162016
Model911MX-5 Miata
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase96.5 in90.9 in
Length176.8 in154.1 in
Width71.2 in68.3 in
Height51.3 in48.6 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.2,333 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in43.1 in
Cargo Volume4.8 ft34.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

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