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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: $29,659

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $29,961

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBRZBRZ
TrimBaseSLimitedtS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $46,600 $56,700 $28,445 $33,495
iPod integration 440 440    
Navigation system 3,110 3,110    
Xenon HID headlights 1,560 1,560    
Limited-slip rear differential 950 950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710    
Satellite radio 750 750    
Floor mats 90 90    
Audio controls on steering wheel 990 990    
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690 244 244
Heated front seats 500 500    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595    
Automatic climate control, front 550 550    
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather 440 440    
Universal garage door opener     110 110
iPod integration 0 0    
Navigation system 0 0    
Xenon HID headlights 0 0    
Limited-slip rear differential 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Satellite radio 0 0    
Floor mats 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 842 842    
Bluetooth cell phone link 0 0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587 157 157
Heated front seats 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0    
Automatic climate control, front 468 468    
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather 0 0    
Universal garage door opener     72 72
Options (change) 12,070 12,070 354 354
Options (change) 1,897 1,897 229 229
Destination 950 950 860 860
Total Price $59,620 $69,720 $29,659 $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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,626
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,396
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBRZBRZ
TrimBaseSLimitedtS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine255hp H6310hp H6205hp H4205hp H4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4185, 7196, 8196, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18215/45-17215/40-18
Total Price$59,620$69,720$29,659$34,709
Adjustments for Features-3,335-3,3350-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,285$66,385$29,659$34,534
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,100$0$4,875

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year2009200920182018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBRZBRZ
TrimBaseSLimitedtS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Roll bar$200$200  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)   $0
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler   $400
Manual adjustability, rear spoiler   $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Power convertible top$4000$4000  
Rear spoiler  $200 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD player$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
Off-road navigation system$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Performance meter  $150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Interior trim, special color   $0
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250$250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Wheels, dark finish   $0
Total Value of Features$7,235$7,235$3,900$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,335$3,335$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-159-1360-165

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year20092018
ModelBoxsterBRZ
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Wheelbase95.1 in101.2 in
Length172.1 in166.7 in
Width70.9 in69.9 in
Height50.9 in50.6 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.2,763 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 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
Subaru BRZ Limited

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

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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