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Porsche Boxster vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,620

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $32,630

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $30,195
Premium Package Plus 3,620   2,950 1,965  
Power sport seats 2,320   2,320    
Infotainment Package 3,990   3,990 3,990  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165  
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520 520 520  
Auto-dimming headlights 520 520 520 520  
Proximity key   790      
HD radio   1,040      
App support   210      
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0    
Adaptive sport seats plus       3,025  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       650  
Rear spoiler         350
Cargo net         50
Door sill trim plates         150
Premium Package Plus 0   0 0  
Power sport seats 0   0    
Infotainment Package 0   0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0  
Auto-dimming headlights 0 0 0 0  
Proximity key   0      
HD radio   0      
App support   0      
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0    
Adaptive sport seats plus       0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       0  
Rear spoiler         280
Cargo net         40
Door sill trim plates         120
Options (change) 12,295 4,155 11,625 11,545 550
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 440
Destination 995 995 995 995 875
Total Price $65,390 $64,250 $76,520 $87,140 $31,620

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,955
Model Year20162016201620162018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6155hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7185, 7445, 10445, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20205/45-17
Total Price$65,390$64,250$76,520$87,140$31,620
Adjustments for Features-3,950-2,600-4,450-7,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,440$61,650$72,070$79,540$31,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$210$10,630$18,100$0

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

Model Year20162016201620162018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350$350 
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$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front $150   
Obstacle detection, rear $250   
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Convertible top    $3000
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0 
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler    $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400 
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
CD player, remote    $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound  $250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer   $100 
Compass    $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750
Performance meter   $150 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300  
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$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$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Total Value of Features$8,920$7,570$9,420$12,570$4,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,950$2,600$4,450$7,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-60-40-58-870

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

Model Year20162018
ModelBoxsterMX-5 Miata
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase97.4 in90.9 in
Length172.2 in154.1 in
Width70.9 in68.3 in
Height50.5 in48.6 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.2,333 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.1 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft34.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested162566%
Total Not Requested85034%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested36529%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested112557%
Total Not Requested85043%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested90098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested97566%
Total Not Requested50034%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Performance meter150No
App support0Yes
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested76546%

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