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Porsche 911 vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche 911 vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,660

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $57,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,889

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $48,215

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820082011
Model911911911911911Mazda3
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbos
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $73,500 $83,800 $87,000 $97,300 $126,200 $19,545
Base Invoice $64,174 $73,192 $76,038 $85,011 $110,313 $18,303
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690    
Floor mats 140 140 140 140 140  
Audio controls on steering wheel 990 990 990 990    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 385 385 385 385   200
Bluetooth cell phone link 960 960 960 960 960  
Front sport buckets 800 800 800 800    
Navigation system 2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110    
Xenon HID headlights 1,090   1,090      
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500  
CD changer, remote 650 650 650 650 650  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         620  
Grand Touring Package           3,210
Tech Package           1,835
Universal garage door opener           75
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587 587 587    
Floor mats 119 119 119 119 119  
Audio controls on steering wheel 842 842 842 842    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 327 327 327 327   160
Bluetooth cell phone link 816 816 816 816 816  
Front sport buckets 680 680 680 680    
Navigation system 1,794 1,794 1,794 1,794    
Xenon HID headlights 927   927      
Heated front seats 425 425 425 425 425  
CD changer, remote 553 553 553 553 553  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         527  
Grand Touring Package           2,993
Tech Package           1,578
Universal garage door opener           60
Options (change) 8,315 7,225 8,315 7,225 2,870 5,320
Options (change) 7,070 6,143 7,070 6,143 2,440 4,791
Destination 860 860 860 860 860 795
Total Price $82,675 $91,885 $96,175 $105,385 $129,930 $25,660
Total Invoice $72,104 $80,195 $83,968 $92,014 $113,613 $23,889

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $57,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,918
Model Year200820082008200820082011
Model911911911911911Mazda3
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbos
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine325hp H6355hp H6325hp H6355hp H6480hp H6167hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9325, 13242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19205/50-17
Total Price$82,675$91,885$96,175$105,385$129,930$25,660
Adjustments for Features0-625-2,000-2,625-4,750-755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,675$91,260$94,175$102,760$125,180$24,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,585$11,500$20,085$42,505$0
Total Invoice$72,104$80,195$83,968$92,014$113,613$23,889
Adjustments for Features0-545-1,746-2,292-4,153-703
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,104$79,650$82,222$89,722$109,460$23,186
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,546$10,118$17,618$37,356$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200820082008200820082011
Model911911911911911Mazda3
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbos
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700$1700$1700 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows     $200
Proximity key     $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Side curtain airbags     $350
Temporary spare tire     $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control     $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
Rear-engine configuration$0$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler    $200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200  
Rear spoiler     $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400  
Sunroof$900$900  $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25
CD changer, in-dash     $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $0 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio     $200
Surround sound    $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge    $75 
Compass     $0
Fog lights $125 $125$125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row     $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 $500$500 
Total Value of Features$3,395$4,020$5,395$6,020$8,145$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$625$2,000$2,625$4,750$755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-545-1,746-2,292-4,153-703

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082011
Model911Mazda3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase92.5 in103.9 in
Length175.6 in180.7 in
Width71.2 in69.1 in
Height51.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom31.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume4.8 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Surround sound250Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested320087%
Total Not Requested47513%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested132565%
Total Not Requested70035%

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