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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: $34,125

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $77,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162018
Model911911911MX-5 Miata
TrimTargaTarga STarga GTSRF Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $102,930 $117,530 $132,800 $32,750
LED headlights 3,110 3,110 1,595  
Auto-dimming mirrors 420 420 420  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710  
Heated front seats 690 690 690  
Satellite radio 750 750 750  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 165  
HD radio 370 370 370  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595  
Rear spoiler       350
Door sill trim plates       150
LED headlights 0 0 0  
Auto-dimming mirrors 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0  
Heated front seats 0 0 0  
Satellite radio 0 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0  
HD radio 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0  
Rear spoiler       280
Door sill trim plates       120
Options (change) 7,260 7,260 5,295 500
Options (change) 0 0 0 400
Destination 995 995 995 875
Total Price $111,185 $125,785 $139,090 $34,125

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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 GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $73,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,293
Model Year2016201620162018
Model911911911MX-5 Miata
TrimTargaTarga STarga GTSRF Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine350hp H6400hp H6430hp H6155hp I4
TransmissionM7M7M7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9235, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19245/35-20245/35-20205/45-17
Total Price$111,185$125,785$139,090$34,125
Adjustments for Features-3,690-4,790-6,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$107,495$120,995$132,200$34,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,500$24,705$0

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

Model Year2016201620162018
Model911911911MX-5 Miata
TrimTargaTarga STarga GTSRF Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manual$300$300$300 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Power retractable rear window   $350
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Wind blocker, small   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Roll bar   $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)  $500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Rear-engine configuration$0$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0 
Rear spoiler   $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
CD player$125$125$125 
CD player, remote   $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Chronometer  $100 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Performance meter  $150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk$75$75$75 
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
No leather in second row   $-300
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Synthetic suede pillars and windshield header $200  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Wheels, dark finish  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,285$7,385$9,485$2,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,690$4,790$6,890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-33-38-490

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

Model Year20162018
Model911MX-5 Miata
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase96.5 in90.9 in
Length176.8 in154.1 in
Width71.2 in68.3 in
Height51.3 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,043 lb.2,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in36.8 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 ft34.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa

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 Targa 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 Targa 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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