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Porsche Cayenne vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Cayenne vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,910

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $40,590

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820182012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneMazda3
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo Ss Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $60,600 $66,700 $77,400 $98,600 $118,100 $161,600 $23,400
Comfort Lighting Package 330 330 330 330 330 330  
Auto-dimming mirrors 420   420 420      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 800 800 800 800      
Sunroof 1,200 1,200          
Compass 280 280 280 280 280 280  
Proximity key 890 890 890 890 890 890  
Memory system, driver seat 400 400          
Heated front seats 530   530 530      
Wood trim           0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror             200
Tech Package             1,400
Cargo net             40
Universal garage door opener             75
Comfort Lighting Package 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Auto-dimming mirrors 0   0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0      
Sunroof 0 0          
Compass 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Proximity key 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Memory system, driver seat 0 0          
Heated front seats 0   0 0      
Wood trim           0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror             160
Tech Package             1,204
Cargo net             32
Universal garage door opener             60
Options (change) 4,850 3,900 3,250 3,250 1,500 1,500 1,715
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,456
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 795
Total Price $66,500 $71,650 $81,700 $102,900 $120,650 $164,150 $25,910

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,701
Model Year2018201820182018201820182012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneMazda3
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo Ss Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6300hp V6420hp V6440hp V6520hp V8570hp V8167hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10665, 14100, 10100, 10665, 14665, 14265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18275/45-20265/50-19275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21205/50-17
Total Price$66,500$71,650$81,700$102,900$120,650$164,150$25,910
Adjustments for Features-6,680-8,305-7,055-11,130-13,255-18,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,820$63,345$74,645$91,770$107,395$145,170$25,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,525$14,825$31,950$47,575$85,350$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2018201820182018201820182012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneMazda3
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo Ss Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual      $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD      $0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35$35$35 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote app $25     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats      $0
Blind spot warning system      $200
Ceramic brake rotors     $4000 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150 $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Lockable rear differential     $150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500   
Regenerative braking    $0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 $0 $0 
Body kit   $0  $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler   $200   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75 $75 $75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0     
App support $0     
Apple CarPlay support $100     
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet $150     
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years $0     
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound $250  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200     
Traffic + travel information    $25$25 
Traffic information $25     
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights     $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge   $75$75$75 
Chronometer     $100 
Cornering lights $50 $50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers $50 $50$50$50 
LED headlights    $1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  $25$25 
Performance meter     $150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors      $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100  
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger    $300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats    $200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200     
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150 
Metal pedals   $75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 $0   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim     $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0   
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,555$10,180$8,930$13,005$15,130$20,855$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,680$8,305$7,055$11,130$13,255$18,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-105-122-91-114-115-1210

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182012
ModelCayenneMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.0 in103.9 in
Length191.1 in177.4 in
Width78.7 in69.1 in
Height67.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,489 lb.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.7 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft342.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition

Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested107578%
Total Not Requested30022%

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