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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: $26,490

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $61,605

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012201220122018
Model911911911911911911911Mazda3
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo SGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $79,000 $91,900 $93,500 $106,400 $103,100 $137,500 $160,700 $23,145
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      
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530 530 530 530 530 495
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    
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250 250 250 250 250  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595 595 595  
PCM         2,110      
Satellite radio         750 750 750  
Traffic information         0 0 0  
Premium Equipment Package               1,600
Interior ambient lighting               250
Door sill trim plates               125
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      
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451 451 0 451 0 396
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    
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
PCM         0      
Satellite radio         0 0 0  
Traffic information         0 0 0  
Premium Equipment Package               1,376
Interior ambient lighting               200
Door sill trim plates               100
Options (change) 8,145 8,145 8,145 8,145 6,945 3,340 2,650 2,470
Options (change) 1,131 1,131 1,131 1,131 0 451 0 2,072
Destination 950 950 950 950 950 950 950 875
Total Price $88,095 $100,995 $102,595 $115,495 $110,995 $141,790 $164,300 $26,490

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $63,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,036
Model Year20122012201220122012201220122018
Model911911911911911911911Mazda3
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo SGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine345hp H6385hp H6345hp H6385hp H6408hp H6500hp H6530hp H6184hp 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, 13?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19215/45-18
Total Price$88,095$100,995$102,595$115,495$110,995$141,790$164,300$26,490
Adjustments for Features0-500-2,300-2,800-750-4,375-11,125-2,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,095$100,495$100,295$112,695$110,245$137,415$153,175$24,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,400$12,200$24,600$22,150$49,320$65,080$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122012201220122012201220122018
Model911911911911911911911Mazda3
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo SGrand 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 
Adaptive cruise control       $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power rear side windows       $200
Proximity key       $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist       $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats       $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial       $200
Automatic braking, low-speed       $200
Blind spot warning system       $200
Ceramic brake rotors      $4000 
Cross-traffic warning, rear       $100
Following distance indicator       $25
Forward collision warning       $200
G-vectoring control       $100
Lane departure warning       $200
Rearview camera       $200
Side curtain airbags       $350
Temporary spare tire       $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based      $100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder       $25
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 
Black grille (optional)       $0
Body kit    $0   
Larger rear spoiler     $200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200    
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400   
Sunroof$900$900  $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support       $0
Bluetooth audio streaming       $25
CD changer, in-dash      $325 
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
HD radio       $50
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader       $25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 $250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights       $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge     $75$75 
Chronometer      $100 
Digital instruments       $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Head-up display (HUD)       $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only       $750
Road sign information       $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors       $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row       $50
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   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat       $50
Memory system, driver seat     $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 
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$100
Total Value of Features$4,060$4,560$6,360$6,860$4,810$8,435$15,185$6,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$2,300$2,800$750$4,375$11,125$2,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10-47-50-6-43-64-2,169

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122018
Model911Mazda3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase92.5 in106.3 in
Length175.6 in180.3 in
Width71.2 in70.7 in
Height51.6 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.2,900 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom31.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume4.4 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested110075%
Total Not Requested36525%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested110075%
Total Not Requested36525%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested110075%
Total Not Requested36525%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested110075%
Total Not Requested36525%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Road sign information75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested130049%
Total Not Requested135051%

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