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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: $34,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterMazda3
TrimBaseSs Grand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,500 $60,900 $22,900
Auto-dimming mirrors 690 690  
Convenience Package 1,170 1,170  
Sport seats plus 800 800  
Infotainment Package 3,860 3,860  
Porsche Dynamic Light System 1,560 690  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615  
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0  
Tech Package     1,400
Cargo net     40
Universal garage door opener     75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Auto-dimming mirrors 0 0  
Convenience Package 0 0  
Sport seats plus 0 0  
Infotainment Package 0 0  
Porsche Dynamic Light System 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0  
Tech Package     1,204
Cargo net     32
Universal garage door opener     60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Options (change) 9,405 8,535 1,715
Options (change) 0 0 1,456
Destination 950 950 795
Total Price $59,855 $70,385 $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 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,240
Model Year201320132012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterMazda3
TrimBaseSs Grand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H6315hp H6167hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7445, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19205/50-17
Total Price$59,855$70,385$25,410
Adjustments for Features-2,320-2,8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,535$67,565$25,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,030$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201320132012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterMazda3
TrimBaseSs Grand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key  $250
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Roll bar$200$200 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Residual heat$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Power convertible top$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim $250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
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 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Total Value of Features$5,770$6,270$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,320$2,820$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-37-380

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132012
ModelBoxsterMazda3
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in103.9 in
Length172.2 in180.9 in
Width70.9 in69.1 in
Height50.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.2,873 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 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

Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested52568%
Total Not Requested25032%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
Total Requested80066%
Total Not Requested41534%
Porsche Dynamic Light System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested52568%
Total Not Requested25032%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested80092%
Total Not Requested658%
Porsche Dynamic Light System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested15075%
Total Not Requested5025%

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 headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested107578%
Total Not Requested30022%

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