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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: $28,350

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $31,040

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420062006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseSGrand TouringLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $50,400 $62,100 $24,435 $26,700
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320 1,320    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,790    
Porsche Dynamic Light System 1,560      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710    
Satellite radio 670 670 430  
Aluminum trim 760 760 435 435
CD changer, in-dash 570 570 500 500
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615    
Premium Package     1,600  
Cargo net     40 40
Rear spoiler     350 350
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0    
Porsche Dynamic Light System 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Satellite radio 0 0 344  
Aluminum trim 0 0 348 348
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 400 400
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0    
Premium Package     1,374  
Cargo net     32 32
Rear spoiler     280 280
Options (change) 7,995 6,435 3,355 1,325
Options (change) 0 0 2,778 1,060
Destination 995 995 560 560
Total Price $59,390 $69,530 $28,350 $28,585

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,973
Model Year2014201420062006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseSGrand TouringLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine265hp H6315hp H6170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4185, 7?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$59,390$69,530$28,350$28,585
Adjustments for Features-3,685-3,48500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,705$66,045$28,350$28,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,340$0$235

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

Model Year2014201420062006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseSGrand TouringLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Intermittent wipers  $0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Convertible top  $3000$3000
Power convertible top$4000$4000  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers$50   
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$7,680$7,480$3,995$3,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,685$3,485$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-62-5000

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

Model Year20142006
ModelBoxsterMX-5 Miata
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase97.4 in91.7 in
Length172.2 in157.3 in
Width70.9 in67.7 in
Height50.5 in49.0 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.2,442 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.1 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Porsche Dynamic Light System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

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%
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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