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Porsche Boxster vs. Mazda Mazda6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. Mazda Mazda6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,205

Mazda Mazda6 MazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring   
Difference: $26,330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterMazda6
TrimBaseSS Black EditionSpyderMazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,100 $58,600 $65,200 $61,800 $29,925
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710   710  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 125    
Navigation system 3,430     3,110 2,000
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0     0  
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650 650  
Heated front seats 525 525 525 525  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595  
Automatic climate control, front 650 650      
Xenon HID headlights 1,560 1,560   1,560  
Limited-slip rear differential 950 950 950    
Front sport buckets 800 800 800    
Infotainment Package   3,640      
Leather sport seats       0  
Air conditioning       1,760  
Floor mats       0  
Cargo net         40
Universal garage door opener         75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         175
Satellite radio         430
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0   0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0    
Navigation system 0     0 1,740
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0     0  
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0  
Heated front seats 0 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0  
Automatic climate control, front 0 0      
Xenon HID headlights 0 0   0  
Limited-slip rear differential 0 0 0    
Front sport buckets 0 0 0    
Infotainment Package   0      
Leather sport seats       0  
Air conditioning       0  
Floor mats       0  
Cargo net         32
Universal garage door opener         60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         140
Satellite radio         344
Options (change) 10,485 10,695 3,645 8,910 2,720
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 2,316
Destination 950 950 950 950 560
Total Price $59,535 $70,245 $69,795 $71,660 $33,205

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda6 MazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,203
Model Year20112011201120112006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterMazda6
TrimBaseSS Black EditionSpyderMazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6320hp H6274hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7325, 11325, 11185, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19215/40-18
Total Price$59,535$70,245$69,795$71,660$33,205
Adjustments for Features-4,600-4,850-5,4000-2,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,935$65,395$64,395$71,660$30,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,460$9,460$16,725$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20112011201120112006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterMazda6
TrimBaseSS Black EditionSpyderMazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200
Proximity key    $250
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Wind blocker, small  $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Roll bar$200$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding    $350
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 $125
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 $200
Surround sound $250$250  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 $150
Automatic-off headlights    $25
Compass    $0
Cornering lights  $50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Interior trim, special color   $0 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,195$6,445$6,995$1,595$4,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,600$4,850$5,400$0$2,620
Value of Feature Adjustments-73-66-740-2,405

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20112006
ModelBoxsterMazda6
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in105.3 in
Length172.1 in186.8 in
Width70.9 in70.1 in
Height50.9 in56.7 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.3,288 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested66545%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Spyder

Leather sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 MazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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