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Porsche Boxster vs. Subaru BRZ Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. Subaru BRZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,854

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $38,131

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620182018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBRZBRZ
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSLimitedtS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $28,445 $33,495
Power sport seats 2,320   2,320      
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,790 1,790      
Infotainment Package 3,990   3,990 3,990    
Premium Package Plus 3,620   2,950 1,965    
Leather Package 500 500 500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165    
Rearview camera 1,515 655 1,515 1,515    
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520 520 520    
HD radio   1,040        
App support   210        
Proximity key   790        
Wheels, dark finish   990 990 990    
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0      
235/35ZR20     1,560      
Adaptive sport seats plus       3,025    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       650    
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0    
Performance Package         1,195  
Universal garage door opener         110 110
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         244 244
Power sport seats 0   0      
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0 0 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0      
Infotainment Package 0   0 0    
Premium Package Plus 0   0 0    
Leather Package 0 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0    
Rearview camera 0 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0    
HD radio   0        
App support   0        
Proximity key   0        
Wheels, dark finish   0 0 0    
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0      
235/35ZR20     0      
Adaptive sport seats plus       0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0    
Performance Package         1,060  
Universal garage door opener         72 72
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         157 157
Options (change) 16,900 8,890 18,780 14,850 1,549 354
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 1,289 229
Destination 995 995 995 995 860 860
Total Price $69,995 $68,985 $83,675 $90,445 $30,854 $34,709

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Subaru BRZ

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru BRZ Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,656
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,256
Model Year201620162016201620182018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBRZBRZ
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSLimitedtS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6205hp H4205hp H4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7185, 7445, 10445, 10196, 8196, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/35-20235/35-20215/45-17215/40-18
Total Price$69,995$68,985$83,675$90,445$30,854$34,709
Adjustments for Features-7,485-5,735-7,735-9,6850-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,510$63,250$75,940$80,760$30,854$34,534
Cost Above Minimum$0$740$13,430$18,250$0$3,680

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year201620162016201620182018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBRZBRZ
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSLimitedtS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350$350  
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250  
Roll bar$200$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500  
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300  
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential    $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500  
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0  
Body kit (gray/black)     $0
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler     $400
Manual adjustability, rear spoiler     $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0$0$0
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000$4000  
Rear spoiler    $200 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100$100
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100
CD player$125$125$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250  
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Chronometer   $100  
Compass    $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750$750
Performance meter   $150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300   
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Interior trim, special color     $0
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50    
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150$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$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250$250$250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood    $50$50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200$200   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500   
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Wheels, dark finish $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Total Value of Features$10,535$8,785$10,785$12,735$3,050$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,485$5,735$7,735$9,685$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-106-83-92-1070-165

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year20162018
ModelBoxsterBRZ
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Wheelbase97.4 in101.2 in
Length172.2 in166.7 in
Width70.9 in69.9 in
Height50.5 in50.6 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.2,763 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in35.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in29.9 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft36.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested36529%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested142558%
Total Not Requested105042%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Black Edition

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested90098%
Total Not Requested152%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested92547%
Total Not Requested105053%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Performance meter150Yes
App support0Yes
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested105063%
Total Not Requested61537%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested92563%
Total Not Requested55037%

Option Package Details
Subaru BRZ Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
Wheels, dark finish0Yes
Total Requested25050%
Total Not Requested25050%

Option Package Details
Subaru BRZ tS

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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