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Porsche Macan vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Macan vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,970

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $35,195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012
ModelMacanMacanMazda3
TrimSTurbos Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $49,900 $72,300 $23,400
Comfort Lighting Package 325 325  
Auto-dimming mirrors 420 420  
Infotainment Package 2,990    
PDLS 720    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 630 630  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 950 950  
Bright-finished fuel door 160 160 100
Compass 380 380  
Proximity key 810 810  
Heated front seats 525    
Blind spot warning system 690 690  
Panoramic sunroof 1,670 1,670  
Wood trim   0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Tech Package     1,400
Universal garage door opener     75
Comfort Lighting Package 0 0  
Auto-dimming mirrors 0 0  
Infotainment Package 0    
PDLS 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 0 0  
Bright-finished fuel door 0 0 80
Compass 0 0  
Proximity key 0 0  
Heated front seats 0    
Blind spot warning system 0 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0 0  
Wood trim   0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Tech Package     1,204
Universal garage door opener     60
Options (change) 10,270 6,035 1,775
Options (change) 0 0 1,504
Destination 995 995 795
Total Price $61,165 $79,330 $25,970

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Macan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Macan Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,818
Model Year201520152012
ModelMacanMacanMazda3
TrimSTurbos Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine340hp V6400hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionS7S7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11545, 14265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19205/50-17
Total Price$61,165$79,330$25,970
Adjustments for Features-6,260-10,8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,905$68,470$25,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,565$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Macan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201520152012
ModelMacanMacanMazda3
TrimSTurbos Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Residual heat$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust$250$250 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Body color exterior trim $0 
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Boost gauge$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Memory system, passenger seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,810$12,410$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,260$10,860$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-102-1360

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Macan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152012
ModelMacanMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.5 in103.9 in
Length184.3 in177.4 in
Width76.1 in69.1 in
Height63.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 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
17.7 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.0 ft342.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Macan S

Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested23090%
Total Not Requested2510%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive15No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested80090%
Total Not Requested9010%
PDLS
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested15075%
Total Not Requested5025%

Option Package Details
Porsche Macan Turbo

Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested23090%
Total Not Requested2510%
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 system200Yes
Total Requested127593%
Total Not Requested1007%

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