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Porsche Boxster vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $0

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $27,520

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterForesterForester
TrimBaseS2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $0 $0 $26,895 $27,895
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Destination 0 0 625 625
Total Price $0 $0 $27,520 $28,520

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,062
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterForesterForester
TrimBaseS2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp H6280hp H6173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionM5M6A4M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 7120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$0$0$27,520$28,520
Adjustments for Features0-150-11,345-10,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$0$-150$16,175$18,200
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$0$2,025

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2006200620062006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterForesterForester
TrimBaseS2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  $0
6-speed manual $150  
4-speed automatic  $800 
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Cruise control  $150$150
Power front side windows  $250$250
Power locks  $275$275
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote keyless entry  $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Antilock brakes (ABS)  $400$400
Front side airbags  $350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Console with shifter  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack  $300$300
Climate Control 
Air conditioning  $900$900
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear defrost  $200$200
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass  $0 
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Power mirrors  $150$150
Tachometer  $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Floor mats  $75$75
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200 
Total Value of Features$0$150$11,345$10,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$11,345$10,320
Value of Feature Adjustments00-10,564-9,636

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062006
ModelBoxsterForester
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.1 in99.4 in
Length170.4 in176.6 in
Width70.9 in68.3 in
Height51.0 in65.0 in
Curb Weight2,856 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.957.7 ft3

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