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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: $33,280

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620082008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterMazda6Mazda6
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyderis
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $82,100 $19,140 $22,360
Premium Package 1,780     965      
Power sport seats 2,320            
CD changer, in-dash 570 670 570 570 670    
Satellite radio 670 670 670 670   430 430
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710 710    
Voice control for nav and audio   520     520    
Convenience Package     900        
Adaptive sport seats plus       3,025      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       650 650    
PCM         2,965    
Heated front seats         530    
Automatic climate control, front         760    
Navigation system           2,000 2,000
Grand Touring Package           4,200 3,840
Cargo net           40 40
Premium Package 0     0      
Power sport seats 0            
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0 0    
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0   344 344
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio   0     0    
Convenience Package     0        
Adaptive sport seats plus       0      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       0 0    
PCM         0    
Heated front seats         0    
Automatic climate control, front         0    
Navigation system           1,600 1,600
Grand Touring Package           3,865 3,533
Cargo net           32 32
Options (change) 6,665 2,935 3,465 6,755 6,805 6,670 6,310
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 5,841 5,509
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 670 670
Total Price $59,760 $63,030 $68,360 $82,350 $89,900 $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 GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,327
Model Year2016201620162016201620082008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterMazda6Mazda6
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyderis
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6375hp H6156hp I4212hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6M5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4185, 7185, 7185, 7185, 7200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20235/35-20215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$59,760$63,030$68,360$82,350$89,900$26,480$29,340
Adjustments for Features-5,215-5,080-3,565-8,765-4,35500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,545$57,950$64,795$73,585$85,545$26,480$29,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,405$10,250$19,040$31,000$0$2,860

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year2016201620162016201620082008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterMazda6Mazda6
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyderis
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150  
5-speed manual     $0$0
RWD$0$0$0$0$0  
FWD     $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows     $200$200
Remote window/roof operation     $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250 $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  $350   
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150     
Obstacle detection, rear $250     
Roll bar$200$200$200$200$200  
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400  
Temporary spare tire     $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder     $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 $175   
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75 $75$75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500$500  
Limited-slip rear differential    $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150   
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500$500  
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0$0  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0  
Body kit     $0$0
Bodyside moldings     $75$75
Convertible top    $3000  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0$0  
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000$4000   
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400  
Sunroof     $900$900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 $125$125
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100  
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0  $0  
Media drive $15  $15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50  
Navigation system $600  $600$600$600
Off-road navigation system $0  $0  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Traffic information $25  $25  
USB port $25  $25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 $75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 $75   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150 $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights     $25$25
Chronometer   $100$100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights     $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50 $50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 $150   
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row     $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats     $300$300
Leather door panel trim  $250    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50 $50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  $200   
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  $150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  $150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  $100 $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  $100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$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   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  $100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100   
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250$250  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500   
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100   
Total Value of Features$9,280$9,145$7,630$12,830$8,420$4,065$4,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,215$5,080$3,565$8,765$4,355$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-87-80-52-106-4800

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20162008
ModelBoxsterMazda6
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in105.3 in
Length172.2 in186.8 in
Width70.9 in70.1 in
Height50.5 in56.7 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,288 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested105059%
Total Not Requested72541%
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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested25019%
Total Not Requested105081%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40059%
Total Not Requested27541%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested55051%
Total Not Requested52549%
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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested25015%
Total Not Requested145085%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Spyder

PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60090%
Total Not Requested6510%

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 lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Alarm100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Body kit0No
Body color grille (optional)0No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
215/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested287561%
Total Not Requested187539%

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 lights125No
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 Requested227555%
Total Not Requested187545%

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