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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: $29,790

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $29,480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182015
ModelMacanMacanMacanMacanMazda3
TrimBaseSGTSTurbos Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $47,800 $55,400 $68,900 $77,200 $25,545
Auto-dimming mirrors 420 420 420    
Navigation system 1,780 1,780 1,780    
PDLS 730 730      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 700 700  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 950 950   950  
Proximity key 800 800 800    
Blind spot warning system 700 700 700    
Heated front seats 530 530      
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0  
Lane departure warning 700 700 700    
Panoramic sunroof 1,670 1,670 1,670    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,440 1,440 1,440 1,440  
Wood trim     0 0  
Premium Package Plus       3,600  
Touring Technology Package         2,600
Door sill trim plates         125
Interior ambient lighting         250
Obstacle detection, rear         450
Auto-dimming mirrors 0 0 0    
Navigation system 0 0 0    
PDLS 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 0 0   0  
Proximity key 0 0 0    
Blind spot warning system 0 0 0    
Heated front seats 0 0      
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0  
Lane departure warning 0 0 0    
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0  
Wood trim     0 0  
Premium Package Plus       0  
Touring Technology Package         2,236
Door sill trim plates         100
Interior ambient lighting         200
Obstacle detection, rear         360
Options (change) 10,420 10,420 8,210 6,690 3,425
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 2,896
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 820
Total Price $59,270 $66,870 $78,160 $84,940 $29,790

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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: $23,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,246
Model Year20182018201820182015
ModelMacanMacanMacanMacanMazda3
TrimBaseSGTSTurbos Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine252hp I4340hp V6360hp V6400hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionS7S7S7S7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 8150, 8150, 8665, 14?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/55-19265/45-20235/55-19215/45-18
Total Price$59,270$66,870$78,160$84,940$29,790
Adjustments for Features-6,385-6,585-9,860-11,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,885$60,285$68,300$73,455$29,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,400$15,415$20,570$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Macan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182018201820182015
ModelMacanMacanMacanMacanMazda3
TrimBaseSGTSTurbos Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manual    $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25 
Terrain selector$200$200$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust$250$250 $250 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based    $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Black grille (optional)    $0
Body color exterior trim   $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0$0 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
App support    $0
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound   $250$250
Traffic information    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge$75$75$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Digital instruments    $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200 
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$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$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, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner   $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000 
Wood trim  $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,560$9,760$13,035$14,660$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,385$6,585$9,860$11,485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-113-103-132-1420

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Macan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182015
ModelMacanMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.5 in106.3 in
Length184.3 in175.6 in
Width75.7 in70.7 in
Height63.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,903 lb.2,853 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.7 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.0 ft347.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Macan

Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
PDLS
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested15075%
Total Not Requested5025%

Option Package Details
Porsche Macan S

Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
PDLS
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested15075%
Total Not Requested5025%

Option Package Details
Porsche Macan GTS

Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Macan Turbo

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested80030%
Total Not Requested185070%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Touring Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Active grille shutters0Yes
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

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