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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: $28,065

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $25,230

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120062006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseSS Black EditionSpyderGrand TouringLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $48,100 $58,600 $65,200 $61,800 $24,435 $26,700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710   710    
Wind blocker, small 375 375        
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650 650 500 500
Limited-slip rear differential 950 950 950      
Xenon HID headlights 1,560 1,560   1,560    
Audio controls on steering wheel     125      
Floor mats       0    
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers       700    
Air conditioning       1,760    
Suspension Package         500  
Premium Package         1,250  
Cargo net         40 40
Rear spoiler         350 350
Satellite radio         430  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0   0    
Wind blocker, small 319 319        
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0 400 400
Limited-slip rear differential 0 0 0      
Xenon HID headlights 0 0   0    
Audio controls on steering wheel     0      
Floor mats       0    
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers       0    
Air conditioning       0    
Suspension Package         430  
Premium Package         1,074  
Cargo net         32 32
Rear spoiler         280 280
Satellite radio         344  
Options (change) 4,245 4,245 1,725 5,380 3,070 890
Options (change) 319 319 0 0 2,560 712
Destination 950 950 950 950 560 560
Total Price $53,295 $63,795 $67,875 $68,130 $28,065 $28,150

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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 S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,753
Model Year201120112011201120062006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseSS Black EditionSpyderGrand TouringLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6320hp H6170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4185, 7325, 11185, 7?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$53,295$63,795$67,875$68,130$28,065$28,150
Adjustments for Features-4,450-4,450-6,3150-2,265-2,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,845$59,345$61,560$68,130$25,800$25,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,500$12,715$19,285$0$85

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

Model Year201120112011201120062006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseSS Black EditionSpyderGrand TouringLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0  
Intermittent wipers    $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Convertible top    $3000$3000
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000   
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125 $125$125
Aux input$50$50$50   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100   
Media drive  $15   
Navigation system  $600   
Off-road navigation system  $0   
Satellite radio  $200 $200$200
Surround sound  $250   
Traffic information  $25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150   
Cornering lights  $50   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75  
Interior trim, special color   $0  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$6,280$6,280$8,145$1,830$4,095$4,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,450$4,450$6,315$0$2,265$2,265
Value of Feature Adjustments-106-89-880-2,073-2,086

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

Model Year20112006
ModelBoxsterMX-5 Miata
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.1 in91.7 in
Length172.1 in157.3 in
Width70.9 in67.7 in
Height50.9 in49.0 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.2,442 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.1 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Limited

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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