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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: $23,495

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $34,725

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142010
ModelBoxsterBoxsterMazda3
TrimBaseSs
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,400 $62,100 $19,040
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  
Satellite radio 670 670 430
CD changer, in-dash 570 570 500
Interior ambient lighting 340 340  
Leather Package 500 500  
Grand Touring Package     2,460
Cargo net     40
Universal garage door opener     75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
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  
Satellite radio 0 0 344
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 400
Interior ambient lighting 0 0  
Leather Package 0 0  
Grand Touring Package     2,295
Cargo net     32
Universal garage door opener     60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Options (change) 6,825 5,955 3,705
Options (change) 0 0 3,291
Destination 995 995 750
Total Price $58,220 $69,050 $23,495

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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: $30,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,961
Model Year201420142010
ModelBoxsterBoxsterMazda3
TrimBaseSs
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H6315hp H6167hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
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$58,220$69,050$23,495
Adjustments for Features-4,505-4,5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,715$64,545$23,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,830$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201420142010
ModelBoxsterBoxsterMazda3
TrimBaseSs
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
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 
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 
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 
Heated mirrors$25$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$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
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200 
Total Value of Features$6,180$6,180$1,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,505$4,505$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-77-650

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142010
ModelBoxsterMazda3
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in103.9 in
Length172.2 in180.7 in
Width70.9 in69.1 in
Height50.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.0 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%
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

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%
Porsche Dynamic Light System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested15075%
Total Not Requested5025%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested240084%
Total Not Requested45016%

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