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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: $25,700

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $35,900

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162011
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterMazda3
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSs
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $19,545
Power sport seats 2,320   2,320    
Premium Package Plus 3,620   2,950 1,965  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165  
Satellite radio 670 670 670    
CD changer, in-dash 570 670 570 670  
Sport seats plus   800      
Interior ambient lighting   340      
Proximity key   790      
Adaptive sport seats plus       3,025  
Infotainment Package       3,990  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       650  
Grand Touring Package         3,210
Tech Package         1,835
Cargo net         40
Universal garage door opener         75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         200
Power sport seats 0   0    
Premium Package Plus 0   0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0  
Satellite radio 0 0 0    
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0  
Sport seats plus   0      
Interior ambient lighting   0      
Proximity key   0      
Adaptive sport seats plus       0  
Infotainment Package       0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       0  
Grand Touring Package         2,993
Tech Package         1,578
Cargo net         32
Universal garage door opener         60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         160
Options (change) 8,505 4,345 7,835 11,175 5,360
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 4,823
Destination 995 995 995 995 795
Total Price $61,600 $64,440 $72,730 $86,770 $25,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 s
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,021
Model Year20162016201620162011
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterMazda3
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSs
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6167hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4185, 7185, 7445, 10242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20205/50-17
Total Price$61,600$64,440$72,730$86,770$25,700
Adjustments for Features-3,905-3,370-4,155-8,2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,695$61,070$68,575$78,500$25,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,375$10,880$20,805$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162016201620162011
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterMazda3
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSs
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350$350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150   
Obstacle detection, rear $250   
Roll bar$200$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0 
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler    $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
App support   $0 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0 $0 
HD radio   $50 
Media drive $15 $15 
Navigation system $600 $600$600
Off-road navigation system $0 $0 
Surround sound   $250$250
Traffic information $25 $25 
USB port $25 $25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer   $100 
Compass    $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Performance meter   $150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats    $300
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50   
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200$200
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Total Value of Features$7,580$7,045$7,830$11,945$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,905$3,370$4,155$8,270$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-63-52-57-950

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162011
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

Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested45035%
Total Not Requested85065%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
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
Total Requested182574%
Total Not Requested65026%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested45035%
Total Not Requested85065%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested132567%
Total Not Requested65033%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, 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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested45026%
Total Not Requested125074%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested117580%
Total Not Requested30020%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
App support0No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50No
USB port25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested105063%
Total Not Requested61537%

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 seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sunroof900No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested242566%
Total Not Requested125034%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested192595%
Total Not Requested1005%

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