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Porsche Boxster vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,190

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $31,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,356

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $25,855

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Model Year200820082007
ModelBoxsterBoxsterMazda3
TrimBaseSs
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,800 $55,700 $17,190
Base Invoice $39,923 $43,512 $16,094
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690 175
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690  
Floor mats 115 115  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360 1,360  
Navigation system 3,110 3,110 1,750
Automatic climate control, front 550 550  
Heated front seats 480 480  
Xenon HID headlights 1,090 1,090  
CD changer, remote 650 650  
Grand Touring Package     2,705
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,335
Universal garage door opener     75
Cargo net     40
Rear spoiler     325
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587 140
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587  
Floor mats 98 98  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156 1,156  
Navigation system 2,644 2,644 1,505
Automatic climate control, front 468 468  
Heated front seats 408 408  
Xenon HID headlights 927 927  
CD changer, remote 553 553  
Grand Touring Package     2,522
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,148
Universal garage door opener     60
Cargo net     32
Rear spoiler     260
Options (change) 8,735 8,735 6,405
Options (change) 7,428 7,428 5,667
Destination 860 860 595
Total Price $55,395 $65,295 $24,190
Total Invoice $48,211 $51,800 $22,356

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,322
Model Year200820082007
ModelBoxsterBoxsterMazda3
TrimBaseSs
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6295hp H6156hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 7222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$55,395$65,295$24,190
Adjustments for Features-2,910-3,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,485$62,235$24,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,750$0
Total Invoice$48,211$51,800$22,356
Adjustments for Features-2,533-2,4280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,678$49,372$22,356
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,694$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200820082007
ModelBoxsterBoxsterMazda3
TrimBaseSs
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0
6-speed manual $150 
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Roll bar$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Power convertible top$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD changer, remote$200$200 
CD player$125$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,780$5,930$2,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,910$3,060$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,533-2,4280

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082007
ModelBoxsterMazda3
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in103.9 in
Length170.4 in178.3 in
Width70.9 in69.1 in
Height51.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,856 lb.2,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Total Requested290075%
Total Not Requested97525%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested125086%

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