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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: $24,620

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $32,850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112007
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterMazda3
TrimBaseSS Black EditionSpyders
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,100 $58,600 $65,200 $61,800 $17,190
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710   710  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 125    
Navigation system 3,430     3,110 1,750
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0     0  
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650 650  
Heated front seats 525 525 525 525  
Convenience Package 2,490 2,490      
Infotainment Package   3,640      
Auto-dimming mirrors       690  
Floor mats       0  
Air conditioning       1,760  
Leather sport seats       0  
Xenon HID headlights       1,560  
Grand Touring Package         2,705
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.         1,335
Satellite radio         430
Rear spoiler         325
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         175
Universal garage door opener         75
Cargo net         40
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0   0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0    
Navigation system 0     0 1,505
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0     0  
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0  
Heated front seats 0 0 0 0  
Convenience Package 0 0      
Infotainment Package   0      
Auto-dimming mirrors       0  
Floor mats       0  
Air conditioning       0  
Leather sport seats       0  
Xenon HID headlights       0  
Grand Touring Package         2,522
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.         1,148
Satellite radio         344
Rear spoiler         260
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         140
Universal garage door opener         60
Cargo net         32
Options (change) 8,420 8,630 1,300 9,005 6,835
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 6,011
Destination 950 950 950 950 595
Total Price $57,470 $68,180 $67,450 $71,755 $24,620

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 s
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,040
Model Year20112011201120112007
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterMazda3
TrimBaseSS Black EditionSpyders
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6320hp H6156hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7325, 11325, 11185, 7222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19205/50-17
Total Price$57,470$68,180$67,450$71,755$24,620
Adjustments for Features-4,450-4,700-4,7000-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,020$63,480$62,750$71,755$23,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,460$9,730$18,735$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112011201120112007
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterMazda3
TrimBaseSS Black EditionSpyders
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150 
5-speed manual    $0
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Roll bar$200$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings    $75
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400  
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 $125
Aux input$50$50$50 $50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 $200
Surround sound $250$250  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Automatic headlights    $125
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Folding second row seats    $300
Interior trim, special color   $0 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$6,270$6,520$6,520$1,820$2,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,450$4,700$4,700$0$850
Value of Feature Adjustments-74-65-660-784

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112007
ModelBoxsterMazda3
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in103.9 in
Length172.1 in178.3 in
Width70.9 in69.1 in
Height50.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.2,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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
Porsche Boxster

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested66545%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Spyder

Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested17554%
Total Not Requested15046%
Leather sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested5017%
Total Not Requested25083%

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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