[Giller]

Looks are very subjective of course. IMO, the Boxster (and Porsches in general) are one of the nicest looking cars on the road. They turn heads. The Miata is not a head turner. Plus the mid-engine design provides fantastic balance and cornering, even for an everyday driver like myself.
And then of course, there's the power! The extra weight of the boxster is nothing. The Miata has to be light...the engine is tiny.

Frankly, I think the Miata is trying to look like the Z4 with the long hood and small rear. Just not my cup of tea.

There's a reason the Boxster is $50,000 more, and it's not just because of the crest on the front.