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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: $26,590

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $29,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,316

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $23,473

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016
ModelBoxsterBoxsterMazda3
TrimBaseSs Grand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,800 $55,700 $24,745
Base Invoice $39,923 $43,512 $23,673
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360 1,360  
Floor mats 115 115  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 450
Front sport buckets 800 800  
Automatic climate control, front 550 550  
Navigation system 3,110 3,110  
Heated front seats 480 480  
Xenon HID headlights 1,090 1,090  
Cargo net     60
Universal garage door opener     125
Door sill trim plates     125
Interior ambient lighting     250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156 1,156  
Floor mats 98 98  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 360
Front sport buckets 680 680  
Automatic climate control, front 468 468  
Navigation system 2,644 2,644  
Heated front seats 408 408  
Xenon HID headlights 927 927  
Cargo net     48
Universal garage door opener     100
Door sill trim plates     100
Interior ambient lighting     200
Options (change) 9,415 9,415 1,010
Options (change) 8,006 8,006 808
Destination 860 860 835
Total Price $56,075 $65,975 $26,590
Total Invoice $48,789 $52,378 $25,316

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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: $29,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,403
Model Year200820082016
ModelBoxsterBoxsterMazda3
TrimBaseSs Grand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6295hp H6184hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18215/45-18
Total Price$56,075$65,975$26,590
Adjustments for Features-80-2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,995$65,745$26,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,750$0
Total Invoice$48,789$52,378$25,316
Adjustments for Features-70-1830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,719$52,195$25,316
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,476$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200820082016
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 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Rearview camera  $200
Roll bar$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
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 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Power convertible top$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights  $125
Digital instruments  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
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
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 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
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 
Total Value of Features$5,305$5,455$5,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$80$230$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-70-1830

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082016
ModelBoxsterMazda3
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in106.3 in
Length170.4 in180.3 in
Width70.9 in70.7 in
Height51.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,856 lb.2,855 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft312.4 ft3

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