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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: $31,420

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201720172017
ModelBoxsterBoxsterForesterForesterForester
TrimBaseS2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $0 $0 $29,195 $31,295 $34,295
Navigation system 0 0 1,350    
Navigation system 0 0 1,156    
Options (change) 0 0 1,350 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 1,156 0 0
Destination 0 0 875 875 875
Total Price $0 $0 $31,420 $32,170 $35,170

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,881
Model Year20062006201720172017
ModelBoxsterBoxsterForesterForesterForester
TrimBaseS2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp H6280hp H6170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM5M6CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 7440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$0$0$31,420$32,170$35,170
Adjustments for Features0-150-14,890-16,275-16,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$0$-150$16,530$15,895$18,695
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$635$0$2,800

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062006201720172017
ModelBoxsterBoxsterForesterForesterForester
TrimBaseS2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manual $150   
CVT  $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Cruise control  $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
PIN Code Access   $10$10
Power front side windows  $250$250$250
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Power locks  $275$275$275
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote keyless entry  $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
Antilock brakes (ABS)  $400$400$400
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Front side airbags  $350$350$350
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400
Terrain selector  $200$200$200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Traction control  $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$40$40
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Air conditioning  $900$900$900
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rear defrost  $200$200$200
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD player  $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0  
Navigation system$600$600$600  
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Power mirrors  $150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Tachometer  $75$75$75
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Floor mats  $75$75$75
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats   $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$600$750$15,490$16,875$17,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$14,890$16,275$16,475
Value of Feature Adjustments00-13,910-15,237-15,413

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062017
ModelBoxsterForester
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.1 in103.9 in
Length170.4 in180.9 in
Width70.9 in70.7 in
Height51.0 in66.4 in
Curb Weight2,856 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.974.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

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