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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 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $32,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120132013
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterMazda3Mazda3
TrimBaseSS Black Editioni Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,100 $58,600 $65,200 $22,800 $24,350
Navigation system 3,430        
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710      
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 125    
Heated front seats 525 525 525    
Front sport buckets 800 800 800    
Convenience Package 2,490 2,490      
Infotainment Package   3,640      
Tech Package       1,500  
Cargo net       40 40
Universal garage door opener       75 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       200 200
Navigation system 0        
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0      
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0    
Heated front seats 0 0 0    
Front sport buckets 0 0 0    
Convenience Package 0 0      
Infotainment Package   0      
Tech Package       1,290  
Cargo net       32 32
Universal garage door opener       60 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       160 160
Options (change) 8,570 8,780 1,450 1,815 315
Options (change) 0 0 0 1,542 252
Destination 950 950 950 795 795
Total Price $57,620 $68,330 $67,600 $25,410 $25,460

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,220
Model Year20112011201120132013
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterMazda3Mazda3
TrimBaseSS Black Editioni Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7325, 11325, 11265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$57,620$68,330$67,600$25,410$25,460
Adjustments for Features-1,720-1,970-1,97000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,900$66,360$65,630$25,410$25,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,460$9,730$0$50

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112011201120132013
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterMazda3Mazda3
TrimBaseSS Black Editioni Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key   $250$250
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400  
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio   $50$50
Media drive$15$15$15  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,595$5,845$5,845$3,875$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,720$1,970$1,970$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-28-27-2800

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112013
ModelBoxsterMazda3
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in103.9 in
Length172.1 in180.9 in
Width70.9 in69.1 in
Height50.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.2,873 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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
Porsche Boxster

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Cornering lights50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested39027%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Cornering lights50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i 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
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested127574%
Total Not Requested45026%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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