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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: $25,410

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $30,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,152

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $24,186

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterMazda3
TrimBaseSs Grand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,800 $55,700 $22,900
Base Invoice $39,923 $43,512 $21,901
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690 200
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690  
Floor mats 115 115  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360 1,360  
Automatic climate control, front 550 550  
Front sport buckets 800 800  
Heated front seats 480 480  
Navigation system 3,110 3,110  
Xenon HID headlights 1,090 1,090  
Tech Package     1,400
Cargo net     40
Universal garage door opener     75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587 160
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587  
Floor mats 98 98  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156 1,156  
Automatic climate control, front 468 468  
Front sport buckets 680 680  
Heated front seats 408 408  
Navigation system 2,644 2,644  
Xenon HID headlights 927 927  
Tech Package     1,204
Cargo net     32
Universal garage door opener     60
Options (change) 8,885 8,885 1,715
Options (change) 7,555 7,555 1,456
Destination 860 860 795
Total Price $55,545 $65,445 $25,410
Total Invoice $48,338 $51,927 $24,152

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,442
Model Year200820082012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterMazda3
TrimBaseSs Grand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6295hp H6167hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 7265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$55,545$65,445$25,410
Adjustments for Features-855-1,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,690$64,440$25,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,750$0
Total Invoice$48,338$51,927$24,152
Adjustments for Features-744-7970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,594$51,130$24,152
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,536$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200820082012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterMazda3
TrimBaseSs Grand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Roll bar$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Power convertible top$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Surround sound  $250
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 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Total Value of Features$5,405$5,555$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$855$1,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-744-7970

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082012
ModelBoxsterMazda3
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in103.9 in
Length170.4 in180.9 in
Width70.9 in69.1 in
Height51.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,856 lb.2,873 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200No
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested77556%

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