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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: $27,800

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $33,355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132014
ModelBoxsterBoxsterMazda3
TrimBaseSs Grand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,500 $60,900 $25,995
Infotainment Package 3,860 3,860  
Auto-dimming mirrors 690 690  
Convenience Package 1,170 1,170  
Porsche Dynamic Light System 1,560 690  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615  
Interior ambient lighting 340 340 250
Leather Package 500 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 450
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520  
App support 210 210  
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0  
Cargo net     60
Universal garage door opener     125
Door sill trim plates     125
Infotainment Package 0 0  
Auto-dimming mirrors 0 0  
Convenience Package 0 0  
Porsche Dynamic Light System 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0  
Interior ambient lighting 0 0 200
Leather Package 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 360
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0  
App support 0 0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0  
Cargo net     48
Universal garage door opener     100
Door sill trim plates     100
Options (change) 10,705 9,835 1,010
Options (change) 451 451 808
Destination 950 950 795
Total Price $61,155 $71,685 $27,800

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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: $32,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,099
Model Year201320132014
ModelBoxsterBoxsterMazda3
TrimBaseSs Grand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H6315hp H6184hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7445, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19215/45-18
Total Price$61,155$71,685$27,800
Adjustments for Features-1,195-1,4450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,960$70,240$27,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,280$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201320132014
ModelBoxsterBoxsterMazda3
TrimBaseSs Grand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key  $250
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rearview camera  $200
Roll bar$200$200 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
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 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Power convertible top$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Headlight washers$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
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 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,070$6,320$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,195$1,445$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-27-280

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132014
ModelBoxsterMazda3
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in106.3 in
Length172.2 in180.3 in
Width70.9 in70.7 in
Height50.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.2,800 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
Total Requested85070%
Total Not Requested36530%
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
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested52568%
Total Not Requested25032%
Porsche Dynamic Light System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested85098%
Total Not Requested152%
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
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested52568%
Total Not Requested25032%
Porsche Dynamic Light System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested15075%
Total Not Requested5025%

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