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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: $27,240

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $60,300

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122018
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraMazda3
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo SGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $75,200 $90,300 $95,000 $136,700 $173,200 $23,895
Auto-dimming mirrors 420          
Bose Audio Package 1,990 1,990 1,990      
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750 750  
Adaptive cruise control 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790      
Rear wiper 360 360   360 360  
Rearview camera 1,255 1,255 1,255 655 655  
Blind spot warning system 850 850 850 850 850  
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090      
Heated front seats 525          
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250 250 250  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595  
Premium Equipment Package           1,600
Door sill trim plates           125
Interior ambient lighting           250
Obstacle detection, rear           495
Auto-dimming mirrors 0          
Bose Audio Package 0 0 0      
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0 0  
Adaptive cruise control 0 0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0      
Rear wiper 306 306   306 306  
Rearview camera 0 0 0 0 0  
Blind spot warning system 0 0 0 0 0  
Proximity key 927 927 927      
Heated front seats 0          
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506 506  
Premium Equipment Package           1,376
Door sill trim plates           100
Interior ambient lighting           200
Obstacle detection, rear           396
Options (change) 11,365 10,420 10,060 5,950 5,950 2,470
Options (change) 1,739 1,739 1,433 812 812 2,072
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 875
Total Price $87,540 $101,695 $106,035 $143,625 $180,125 $27,240

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $57,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,127
Model Year201220122012201220122018
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraMazda3
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo SGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8550hp V8184hp I4
TransmissionS7S7T8S7S7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)585, 14585, 14585, 14585, 14585, 14?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19215/45-18
Total Price$87,540$101,695$106,035$143,625$180,125$27,240
Adjustments for Features-2,420-3,170-4,295-8,470-10,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,120$98,525$101,740$135,155$169,705$27,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,405$16,620$50,035$84,585$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201220122012201220122018
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraMazda3
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo SGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 $1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300   
6-speed manual     $150
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$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
Automatic braking, low-speed     $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Following distance indicator     $25
G-vectoring control     $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning     $200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire     $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100 
Second-row low console$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500 
Regenerative braking $0 $0$0 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)     $0
Body kit    $0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0 
Rear spoiler     $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400 
Infotainment 
App support     $0
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25
CD changer, remote$200$200$200   
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
HD radio     $50
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer    $100 
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50 
Digital instruments     $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Head-up display (HUD)     $350
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     $750
Performance meter    $150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Road sign information     $75
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats   $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150 
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 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$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$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000 
Wood trim   $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200 
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)  $0   
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Total Value of Features$5,720$6,470$7,595$11,770$13,720$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,420$3,170$4,295$8,470$10,420$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-75-85-98-105-1030

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122018
ModelPanameraMazda3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase115.0 in106.3 in
Length195.6 in175.6 in
Width76.0 in70.7 in
Height55.8 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,881 lb.2,876 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.7 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.6 ft347.1 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%
Bose Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S

Bose Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S Hybrid

Bose Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Road sign information75No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested195074%
Total Not Requested70026%

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