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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: $32,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterMazda3
TrimBaseSS Black Editions Grand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,100 $58,600 $65,200 $22,900
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 125  
Navigation system 3,430      
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0      
Front sport buckets 800 800 800  
Heated front seats 525 525 525  
Convenience Package 2,490 2,490    
Infotainment Package   3,640    
Tech Package       1,400
Cargo net       40
Universal garage door opener       75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       200
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0  
Navigation system 0      
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0      
Front sport buckets 0 0 0  
Heated front seats 0 0 0  
Convenience Package 0 0    
Infotainment Package   0    
Tech Package       1,204
Cargo net       32
Universal garage door opener       60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       160
Options (change) 8,570 8,780 1,450 1,715
Options (change) 0 0 0 1,456
Destination 950 950 950 795
Total Price $57,620 $68,330 $67,600 $25,410

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,232
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterMazda3
TrimBaseSS Black Editions Grand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6167hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7325, 11325, 11265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19205/50-17
Total Price$57,620$68,330$67,600$25,410
Adjustments for Features-1,820-2,070-2,0700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,800$66,260$65,530$25,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,460$9,730$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterMazda3
TrimBaseSS Black Editions Grand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key   $250
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system   $200
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Temporary spare tire   $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $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
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0 
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port$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
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $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
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Total Value of Features$5,620$5,870$5,870$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,820$2,070$2,070$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-30-29-290

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122012
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
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
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 Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
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 Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
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 port25No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested41528%

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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested95069%
Total Not Requested42531%

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