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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: $28,440

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $37,990

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142017
ModelBoxsterBoxsterMazda3
TrimBaseSGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,400 $62,100 $23,145
Infotainment Package 3,990 3,990  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,170 2,170  
Premium Package Plus 6,230 5,560  
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520  
Heated steering wheel 270 270  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 495
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710  
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0  
i-ACTIVSENSE Package     1,100
Premium Equipment Package     1,600
Cargo net     50
Door sill trim plates     125
Interior ambient lighting     250
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based     800
Infotainment Package 0 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0  
Premium Package Plus 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0  
Heated steering wheel 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 396
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0  
i-ACTIVSENSE Package     946
Premium Equipment Package     1,376
Cargo net     40
Door sill trim plates     100
Interior ambient lighting     200
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based     688
Options (change) 15,035 14,365 4,420
Options (change) 451 451 3,746
Destination 995 995 875
Total Price $66,430 $77,460 $28,440

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,384
Model Year201420142017
ModelBoxsterBoxsterMazda3
TrimBaseSGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H6315hp H6184hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
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$66,430$77,460$28,440
Adjustments for Features-2,970-3,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,460$73,990$28,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,530$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201420142017
ModelBoxsterBoxsterMazda3
TrimBaseSGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Power rear side windows  $200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Following distance indicator  $25
G-vectoring control  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
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 
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based  $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Black grille (optional)  $0
Power convertible top$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
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 headlights  $200
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 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Road sign information  $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim $250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,795$9,295$5,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,970$3,470$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-65-650

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142017
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.2,900 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?
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested36529%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Wind blocker, small100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested197551%
Total Not Requested190049%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90098%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Wind blocker, small100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested147544%
Total Not Requested190056%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Regenerative braking, capacitor-based
FeatureValueRequested?
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Active grille shutters0No
Total Requested044%
Total Not Requested056%
i-ACTIVSENSE Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Road sign information75No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested120059%
Total Not Requested85041%

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