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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: $25,370

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $60,150

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112011201120112012
Model911911911911911911911Mazda3
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo Ss Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $77,800 $90,500 $92,100 $104,800 $103,100 $135,500 $160,700 $22,900
Infotainment Package 3,010 3,010 3,010 3,010        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710 710      
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 615 615 365 0 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 420 420 420 420 420     200
Front sport buckets 800 800 800 800        
Heated front seats 525 525 525 525 525 525 525  
Steering-linked headlights 690 690 690 690 690 690    
PCM         2,110      
Satellite radio         750 750 750  
Tech Package               1,400
Universal garage door opener               75
Infotainment Package 0 0 0 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0      
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 0 0 0 0 0     160
Front sport buckets 680 680 680 680        
Heated front seats 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Steering-linked headlights 0 0 0 0 0 0    
PCM         0      
Satellite radio         0 0 0  
Tech Package               1,204
Universal garage door opener               60
Options (change) 6,770 6,770 6,770 6,770 5,570 1,965 1,275 1,675
Options (change) 680 680 680 680 0 0 0 1,424
Destination 950 950 950 950 950 950 950 795
Total Price $85,520 $98,220 $99,820 $112,520 $109,620 $138,415 $162,925 $25,370

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $60,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,235
Model Year20112011201120112011201120112012
Model911911911911911911911Mazda3
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo Ss Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine345hp H6385hp H6345hp H6385hp H6408hp H6500hp H6530hp H6167hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6M6S7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 13385, 13385, 13385, 13235, 9385, 13385, 13265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19205/50-17
Total Price$85,520$98,220$99,820$112,520$109,620$138,415$162,925$25,370
Adjustments for Features-10-510-7,110-2,810-735-4,360-11,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,510$97,710$92,710$109,710$108,885$134,055$151,815$25,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,200$7,200$24,200$23,375$48,545$66,305$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112011201120112011201120112012
Model911911911911911911911Mazda3
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo Ss Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150$150 $150
7-speed automated manual      $1200 
RWD$0$0  $0   
AWD  $1700$1700 $1700$1700 
FWD       $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows       $200
Proximity key       $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Wind blocker  $300     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats       $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500     
Blind spot warning system       $200
Ceramic brake rotors      $4000 
Side curtain airbags       $350
Temporary spare tire       $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based      $100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control       $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)      $500 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300 $300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500   
Rear-engine configuration$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0   
Larger rear spoiler     $200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200    
Power convertible top  $4000     
Rear spoiler       $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400   
Sunroof$900$900  $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming       $25
CD changer, in-dash      $325 
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125 $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 $250$250$250
Traffic information$25$25$25$25    
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$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 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors       $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row       $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat     $200$200$200
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
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$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat     $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$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$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650$650$650$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 $500$500$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector      $200 
Transmission 
Launch control      $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100 
Total Value of Features$3,510$4,010$10,610$6,310$4,235$7,860$14,610$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$10$510$7,110$2,810$735$4,360$11,110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8-116-41-6-30-650

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112012
Model911Mazda3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase92.5 in103.9 in
Length175.6 in180.9 in
Width71.2 in69.1 in
Height51.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.2,873 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom31.5 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume4.4 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested41528%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested41528%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested41528%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested41528%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested107578%
Total Not Requested30022%

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