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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: $29,560

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $24,815

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112009
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseSS Black EditionSpyderGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $48,100 $58,600 $65,200 $61,800 $26,350
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710   710  
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650 650  
Limited-slip rear differential 950 950 950    
Heated front seats 525 525 525 525  
Convenience Package 2,490 2,490      
Audio controls on steering wheel     125    
Floor mats       0  
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers       700  
Air conditioning       1,760  
Leather sport seats       0  
Xenon HID headlights       1,560  
Bluetooth cell phone link       0  
Suspension Package         500
Premium Package         1,650
Cargo net         40
Rear spoiler         350
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0   0  
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0  
Limited-slip rear differential 0 0 0    
Heated front seats 0 0 0 0  
Convenience Package 0 0      
Audio controls on steering wheel     0    
Floor mats       0  
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers       0  
Air conditioning       0  
Leather sport seats       0  
Xenon HID headlights       0  
Bluetooth cell phone link       0  
Suspension Package         430
Premium Package         1,417
Cargo net         32
Rear spoiler         280
Options (change) 5,325 5,325 2,250 5,905 2,540
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 2,159
Destination 950 950 950 950 670
Total Price $54,375 $64,875 $68,400 $68,655 $29,560

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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: $22,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,180
Model Year20112011201120112009
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseSS Black EditionSpyderGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6320hp H6167hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4185, 7325, 11185, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19205/45-17
Total Price$54,375$64,875$68,400$68,655$29,560
Adjustments for Features-4,700-4,700-5,9400-2,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,675$60,175$62,460$68,655$27,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,500$12,785$18,980$0

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

Model Year20112011201120112009
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseSS Black EditionSpyderGrand 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 
Proximity key    $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Intermittent wipers    $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Convertible top    $3000
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125 $125
Aux input$50$50$50  
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0 
Media drive  $15  
Navigation system  $600  
Off-road navigation system  $0  
Satellite radio  $200 $200
Surround sound  $250  
Traffic information  $25  
USB port  $25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 $150
Cornering lights$50$50$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 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75 
Interior trim, special color   $0 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,630$6,630$7,870$1,930$4,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,700$4,700$5,940$0$2,315
Value of Feature Adjustments-82-69-830-2,128

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

Model Year20112009
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
Porsche Boxster

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Spyder

Leather sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested5017%
Total Not Requested25083%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%

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