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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: $32,330

Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $27,285

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterMazda6Mazda6
TrimBaseSS Black Editioni Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,100 $58,600 $65,200 $27,310 $29,810
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550 1,550    
Navigation system 3,430     2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710      
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 125    
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650    
Heated front seats 525 525 525    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595    
Convenience Package 2,490 2,490      
Infotainment Package   3,640      
Technology Package       1,785 1,785
Cargo net       40 40
Rear spoiler       400 400
Power Seat Package 0 0 0    
Navigation system 0     1,600 1,600
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0      
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0    
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0    
Heated front seats 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0    
Convenience Package 0 0      
Infotainment Package   0      
Technology Package       1,428 1,428
Cargo net       32 32
Rear spoiler       320 320
Options (change) 10,565 10,775 3,445 4,225 4,225
Options (change) 0 0 0 3,380 3,380
Destination 950 950 950 795 795
Total Price $59,615 $70,325 $69,595 $32,330 $34,830

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,034
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterMazda6Mazda6
TrimBaseSS Black Editioni Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6170hp I4272hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4325, 11325, 11333, 10333, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$59,615$70,325$69,595$32,330$34,830
Adjustments for Features-1,465-1,715-1,7150-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,150$68,610$67,880$32,330$34,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,460$9,730$0$2,400

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterMazda6Mazda6
TrimBaseSS Black Editioni Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Rearview camera   $200$200
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400  
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0  
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
USB port$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$5,945$6,195$6,195$4,480$4,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,465$1,715$1,715$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-23-23-230-93

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20122012
ModelBoxsterMazda6
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in109.8 in
Length172.1 in193.7 in
Width70.9 in72.4 in
Height50.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.3,259 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft316.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested39027%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S Black Edition

Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested155082%
Total Not Requested35018%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested155082%
Total Not Requested35018%

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