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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: $61,595

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162016201620162018
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraMazda3
TrimBaseEditionSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo SGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $78,100 $80,000 $93,200 $96,100 $113,400 $141,300 $180,300 $23,895
LED headlights 2,130 2,130 2,130 2,130 2,130      
PDLS 770              
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790 790 790      
Rear wiper 360 360 360   360 360 360  
Rearview camera 655   655 655 655 655 655  
Blind spot warning system 850 850 850 850 850 850 850  
Heated steering wheel 270 270 270 270 270 270 270  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595 595 595  
Lane departure warning 630 630 630 630 630 630 630  
Auto-dimming headlights           610 610  
Premium Equipment Package               1,600
Door sill trim plates               125
Interior ambient lighting               250
Obstacle detection, rear               495
LED headlights 0 0 0 0 0      
PDLS 0              
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0      
Rear wiper 0 0 0   0 0 0  
Rearview camera 0   0 0 0 0 0  
Blind spot warning system 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Lane departure warning 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Auto-dimming headlights           0 0  
Premium Equipment Package               1,376
Door sill trim plates               100
Interior ambient lighting               200
Obstacle detection, rear               396
Options (change) 9,740 8,315 8,970 8,610 8,970 6,660 6,660 2,470
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,072
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 995 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,752 0 0 0 0
Total Price $88,835 $89,310 $103,165 $100,953 $123,365 $148,955 $187,955 $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 S E-Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $57,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,378
Model Year20162016201620162016201620162018
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraMazda3
TrimBaseEditionSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo SGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine310hp V6310hp V6420hp V6333hp V6 PiH440hp V8520hp V8570hp V8184hp I4
TransmissionS7S7S7T8S7S7S7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11585, 14235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14585, 14?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18255/45-19245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19255/40-20215/45-18
Total Price$88,835$89,310$103,165$100,953$123,365$148,955$187,955$27,240
Adjustments for Features-3,395-4,995-3,895-5,045-10,920-9,895-15,3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,440$84,315$99,270$95,908$112,445$139,060$172,635$27,240
Cost Above Minimum$1,125$0$14,955$11,593$28,130$54,745$88,320$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162016201620162016201620162018
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraMazda3
TrimBaseEditionSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo SGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200 $1200$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300    
6-speed manual       $150
RWD$0$0$0$0    
AWD    $1700$1700$1700 
FWD       $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control       $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850$850$850 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key     $250$250$250
Remote app   $25    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250$250   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  $350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist       $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats       $0
Automatic braking, low-speed       $200
Ceramic brake rotors      $4000 
Cross-traffic warning, rear       $100
Following distance indicator       $25
G-vectoring control       $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50$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$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder       $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Second-row low console$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential      $300 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0    
9 kWh battery pack   $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500   
Regenerative braking  $0 $0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0      
Black grille (optional)       $0
Body kit      $0 
Body kit (gray/black)    $0   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0$0 
Rear spoiler       $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400$400$400 
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader       $25
Surround sound $250   $250$250$250
Traffic information       $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25 $25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer    $100 $100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Digital instruments       $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Head-up display (HUD)       $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25    
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only       $750
Performance meter    $150 $150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Road sign information       $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300   
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger    $300   
Carbon fiber trim    $200   
Heated second row seats $200   $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$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$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat $150  $150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150  $150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  $150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100   
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100  $100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100  $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim     $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars      $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200 $200 
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)   $0    
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 $100 
Total Value of Features$6,995$8,595$7,495$8,645$14,520$13,495$18,920$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,395$4,995$3,895$5,045$10,920$9,895$15,320$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-38-56-38188-88-66-810

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162018
ModelPanameraMazda3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase115.0 in106.3 in
Length197.0 in175.6 in
Width76.0 in70.7 in
Height55.8 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,124 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

PDLS
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
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 information25No
Road sign information75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested252595%
Total Not Requested1255%

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