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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: $26,480

Mazda Mazda6 i   
Difference: $32,855

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterMazda6Mazda6
TrimBaseSS Black Editionis
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,100 $58,600 $65,200 $19,140 $22,360
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550 1,550    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710      
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 125    
Navigation system 3,430     2,000 2,000
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0        
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650    
Heated front seats 525 525 525    
Automatic climate control, front 650 650      
Xenon HID headlights 1,560 1,560      
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595    
Infotainment Package   3,640      
Grand Touring Package       4,200 3,840
Satellite radio       430 430
Cargo net       40 40
Power Seat Package 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0      
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0    
Navigation system 0     1,600 1,600
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0        
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0    
Heated front seats 0 0 0    
Automatic climate control, front 0 0      
Xenon HID headlights 0 0      
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0    
Infotainment Package   0      
Grand Touring Package       3,865 3,533
Satellite radio       344 344
Cargo net       32 32
Options (change) 10,285 10,495 3,445 6,670 6,310
Options (change) 0 0 0 5,841 5,509
Destination 950 950 950 670 670
Total Price $59,335 $70,045 $69,595 $26,480 $29,340

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda6 i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,338
Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterMazda6Mazda6
TrimBaseSS Black Editionis
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6156hp I4212hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6M5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7325, 11325, 11200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$59,335$70,045$69,595$26,480$29,340
Adjustments for Features-4,480-4,730-5,28000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,855$65,315$64,315$26,480$29,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,460$9,460$0$2,860

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterMazda6Mazda6
TrimBaseSS Black Editionis
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
5-speed manual   $0$0
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Wind blocker, small  $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Stability control$400$400$400  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400  
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0  
Surround sound $250$250  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port$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$150
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Cornering lights  $50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
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
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,045$7,295$7,845$2,565$2,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,480$4,730$5,280$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-72-64-7200

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20122008
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

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 seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%

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 seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
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 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 seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Alarm100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Body kit0No
Body color grille (optional)0No
215/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested300063%
Total Not Requested175037%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 s

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Alarm100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
215/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested240058%
Total Not Requested175042%

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