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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: $30,619

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $34,851

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162011
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyderGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $82,100 $26,710
Premium Package Plus 3,620     1,965    
Power sport seats 2,320          
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,790 1,790      
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165    
Aluminum trim 760 760 760 895 0 515
CD changer, in-dash 570 670 570 570 570  
Satellite radio 670 670 670 670    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710 710  
Proximity key   790        
Convenience Package     900      
Adaptive sport seats plus       3,025    
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       650 650  
Heated front seats         530  
Automatic climate control, front         760  
Suspension Package           500
Premium Package           1,650
Rear spoiler           400
Cargo net           49
Premium Package Plus 0     0    
Power sport seats 0          
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0 0 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0      
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0    
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0 0 412
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0 0  
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0  
Proximity key   0        
Convenience Package     0      
Adaptive sport seats plus       0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       0 0  
Heated front seats         0  
Automatic climate control, front         0  
Suspension Package           430
Premium Package           1,417
Rear spoiler           320
Cargo net           39
Options (change) 12,375 7,075 7,335 9,970 3,220 3,114
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 2,618
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 795
Total Price $65,470 $67,170 $72,230 $85,565 $86,315 $30,619

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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: $29,041
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,226
Model Year201620162016201620162011
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyderGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6375hp H6167hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4185, 7185, 7185, 7185, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20235/35-20205/45-17
Total Price$65,470$67,170$72,230$85,565$86,315$30,619
Adjustments for Features-5,810-5,125-3,460-8,060-2,5850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,660$62,045$68,770$77,505$83,730$30,619
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,385$9,110$17,845$24,070$0

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

Model Year201620162016201620162011
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyderGrand Touring
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 $250 $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150    
Obstacle detection, rear $250    
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0 
Intermittent wipers     $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 $175  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75 $75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500$500 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0 
Convertible top    $3000$3000
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0$0 
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000$4000  
Rear spoiler     $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 $125
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0    
Media drive $15    
Navigation system $600    
Off-road navigation system $0    
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 $200
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
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125 
Chronometer   $100$100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Headlight washers$50$50 $50  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 $150  
Visor mirror, driver     $10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75$75 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300     
Leather door panel trim  $250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50 $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 $50 
Memory system, driver seat$200  $200  
Metal pedals$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  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  $100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250$250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500   
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Total Value of Features$10,380$9,695$8,030$12,630$7,155$4,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,810$5,125$3,460$8,060$2,585$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-88-76-48-94-300

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

Model Year20162011
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

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 wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested130053%
Total Not Requested117547%
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%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40059%
Total Not Requested27541%

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 wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested80054%
Total Not Requested67546%
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
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 Requested1700100%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%

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