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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: $28,490

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelBoxsterBoxsterForesterForester
TrimBaseS2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $0 $0 $25,995 $28,195
Navigation system 0 0 1,800 1,800
Navigation system 0 0 1,647 1,650
Options (change) 0 0 1,800 1,800
Options (change) 0 0 1,647 1,650
Destination 0 0 695 695
Total Price $0 $0 $28,490 $30,690

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,171
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelBoxsterBoxsterForesterForester
TrimBaseS2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp H6280hp H6170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5M6T4T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 7140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$0$0$28,490$30,690
Adjustments for Features0-150-12,285-12,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$0$-150$16,205$18,045
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$0$1,840

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2006200620092009
ModelBoxsterBoxsterForesterForester
TrimBaseS2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
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 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
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
Brake assist  $50$50
Front side airbags  $350$350
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40 
Console with shifter  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
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
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop   $100
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Surround sound  $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Power mirrors  $150$150
Tachometer  $75$75
Trip computer  $150$150
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
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Total Value of Features$0$150$12,285$12,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$12,285$12,645
Value of Feature Adjustments00-11,501-11,847

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062009
ModelBoxsterForester
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.1 in103.0 in
Length170.4 in179.5 in
Width70.9 in70.1 in
Height51.0 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,856 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.968.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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