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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: $27,920

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $31,860

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092019
ModelBoxsterBoxsterMazda3
TrimBaseSPremium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,600 $56,700 $26,500
iPod integration 440 440  
Navigation system 3,110 3,110  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690 325
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550  
Xenon HID headlights 1,560 1,560  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710  
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695  
Audio controls on steering wheel 990 990  
Floor mats 90 90  
Automatic climate control, front 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Satellite radio 750 750  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595  
Cargo net     50
Door sill trim plates     125
iPod integration 0 0  
Navigation system 0 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587 260
Power Seat Package 1,318 1,318  
Xenon HID headlights 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Bluetooth cell phone link 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 842 842  
Floor mats 0 0  
Automatic climate control, front 468 468  
Heated front seats 0 0  
Satellite radio 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0  
Cargo net     40
Door sill trim plates     100
Options (change) 12,230 12,230 500
Options (change) 3,215 3,215 400
Destination 950 950 920
Total Price $59,780 $69,880 $27,920

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,902
Model Year200920092019
ModelBoxsterBoxsterMazda3
TrimBaseSPremium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine255hp H6310hp H6186hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4185, 7?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18215/45-18
Total Price$59,780$69,880$27,920
Adjustments for Features00-1,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,780$69,880$26,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,100$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200920092019
ModelBoxsterBoxsterMazda3
TrimBaseSPremium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
G-vectoring control  $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Pedestrian detection  $50
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 
Power convertible top$4000$4000 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation system$600$600 
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights  $125
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Headlight washers$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights  $1000
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,545$7,545$8,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,205
Value of Feature Adjustments00-57

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092019
ModelBoxsterMazda3
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in107.3 in
Length172.1 in183.5 in
Width70.9 in70.7 in
Height50.9 in56.9 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.3,072 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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