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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: $27,920

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $33,870

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142019
ModelBoxsterBoxsterMazda3
TrimBaseSPremium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,400 $62,100 $26,500
Premium Package Plus 6,230 5,560  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,170 2,170  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615  
Satellite radio 670 670  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Cargo net     50
Door sill trim plates     125
Premium Package Plus 0 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0  
Satellite radio 0 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     260
Cargo net     40
Door sill trim plates     100
Options (change) 10,395 9,725 500
Options (change) 0 0 400
Destination 995 995 920
Total Price $61,790 $72,820 $27,920

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $341
Model Year201420142019
ModelBoxsterBoxsterMazda3
TrimBaseSPremium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H6315hp H6186hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4185, 7?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19215/45-18
Total Price$61,790$72,820$27,920
Adjustments for Features-930-1,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,860$71,640$27,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,780$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201420142019
ModelBoxsterBoxsterMazda3
TrimBaseSPremium
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
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
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Following distance indicator  $25
G-vectoring control  $100
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Pedestrian detection  $50
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 
Exterior 
Power convertible top$4000$4000 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Headlight washers$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights  $1000
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 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $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, passenger seat$100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,655$7,905$6,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$930$1,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-15-160

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142019
ModelBoxsterMazda3
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in107.3 in
Length172.2 in183.5 in
Width70.9 in70.7 in
Height50.5 in56.9 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,072 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
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 seat100Yes
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 seat200Yes
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 Requested212555%
Total Not Requested175045%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
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 seat100Yes
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 seat200Yes
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
Headlight washers50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested162548%
Total Not Requested175052%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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