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Porsche Panamera vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Panamera vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,410

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $54,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112008
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraMazda3
TrimBaseSTurbos
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $74,400 $89,800 $135,300 $18,025
Auto-dimming mirrors 420      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 760 760    
Rear wiper 360 360 360  
Satellite radio 750 750 750 430
Heated front seats 525      
CD changer, remote 650 650 650  
Grand Touring Package       1,970
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.       1,335
Navigation system       1,750
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       175
Universal garage door opener       75
Auto-dimming mirrors 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Rear wiper 306 306 306  
Satellite radio 0 0 638 344
Heated front seats 0      
CD changer, remote 0 0 553  
Grand Touring Package       1,838
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.       1,148
Navigation system       1,505
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       140
Universal garage door opener       60
Options (change) 3,465 2,520 1,760 5,735
Options (change) 306 306 1,497 5,035
Destination 950 950 950 650
Total Price $78,815 $93,270 $138,010 $24,410

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 s
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,385
Model Year2011201120112008
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraMazda3
TrimBaseSTurbos
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6400hp V8500hp V8156hp I4
TransmissionS7S7S7M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11235, 11585, 14222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19205/50-17
Total Price$78,815$93,270$138,010$24,410
Adjustments for Features-5,200-5,950-12,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,615$87,320$125,910$24,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,705$52,295$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2011201120112008
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraMazda3
TrimBaseSTurbos
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key  $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking $0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings   $75
Rear spoiler   $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0 
Surround sound  $250 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights $50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers $50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$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, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$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 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,320$7,070$13,220$1,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,200$5,950$12,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-83-80-2150

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112008
ModelPanameraMazda3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase115.0 in103.9 in
Length195.6 in176.6 in
Width76.0 in69.1 in
Height55.8 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,881 lb.2,809 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.7 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.6 ft343.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera

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

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested275085%
Total Not Requested50015%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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