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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: $21,270

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $36,110

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterMazda3
TrimBaseSs
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,400 $62,100 $16,880
Auto-dimming mirrors 690 690  
Convenience Package 1,170 1,170  
Porsche Dynamic Light System 1,560    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615  
Satellite radio 670 670 430
CD changer, in-dash 570 570 500
Grand Touring Package     2,285
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     175
Universal garage door opener     75
Cargo net     40
Rear spoiler     325
Auto-dimming mirrors 0 0  
Convenience Package 0 0  
Porsche Dynamic Light System 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0  
Satellite radio 0 0 344
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 400
Grand Touring Package     2,130
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     140
Universal garage door opener     60
Cargo net     32
Rear spoiler     260
Options (change) 5,985 4,425 3,830
Options (change) 0 0 3,366
Destination 995 995 560
Total Price $57,380 $67,520 $21,270

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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: $30,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,838
Model Year201420142006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterMazda3
TrimBaseSs
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H6315hp H6160hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4185, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19205/50-17
Total Price$57,380$67,520$21,270
Adjustments for Features-5,860-5,6600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,520$61,860$21,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,340$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201420142006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterMazda3
TrimBaseSs
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Roll bar$200$200 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
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 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Power convertible top$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
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  
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,855$6,655$995
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,860$5,660$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-102-830

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142006
ModelBoxsterMazda3
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in103.9 in
Length172.2 in178.3 in
Width70.9 in69.1 in
Height50.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.2,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 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

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 control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40052%
Total Not Requested37548%
Porsche Dynamic Light System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

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 control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40052%
Total Not Requested37548%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested295086%
Total Not Requested50014%

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