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Porsche Boxster vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,282

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX STI   
Difference: $35,623

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920112011
ModelBoxsterImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimSWRX STIWRX STI Limited
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,700 $33,995 $37,345
iPod integration 440    
Navigation system 3,110 1,800 1,800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710    
Heated front seats 500    
Limited-slip rear differential 950    
Xenon HID headlights 1,560    
Automatic climate control, front 550    
Front sport buckets 800    
Audio controls on steering wheel 990    
Bluetooth cell phone link 695    
Floor mats 90    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 195 195
Satellite radio 750 427 427
7-speed automated manual 3,420    
Universal garage door opener   85 85
Cargo net   55 55
iPod integration 0    
Navigation system 0 1,565 1,565
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0    
Heated front seats 0    
Limited-slip rear differential 0    
Xenon HID headlights 0    
Automatic climate control, front 468    
Front sport buckets 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 842    
Bluetooth cell phone link 0    
Floor mats 0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 127 127
Satellite radio 0 320 320
7-speed automated manual 0    
Universal garage door opener   55 55
Cargo net   36 36
Options (change) 15,255 2,562 2,562
Options (change) 1,897 2,103 2,103
Destination 950 725 725
Total Price $72,905 $37,282 $40,632

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX STI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,923
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,255
Model Year200920112011
ModelBoxsterImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimSWRX STIWRX STI Limited
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp H6305hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionS7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7100, 10100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$72,905$37,282$40,632
Adjustments for Features-2,7000-1,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,205$37,282$39,607
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,325

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Model Year200920112011
ModelBoxsterImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimSWRX STIWRX STI Limited
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Roll bar$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275$275
Limited-slip front differential $500$500
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Hood scoop $100$100
Power convertible top$4000  
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Sunroof  $900
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500$500
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Off-road navigation system$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights$125 $125
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
No leather in second row$-300  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,145$4,445$5,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,700$0$1,025
Value of Feature Adjustments-1050-961

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Model Year20092011
ModelBoxsterImpreza / WRX / STI
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in103.1 in
Length172.1 in180.3 in
Width70.9 in68.5 in
Height50.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.3,384 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft311.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX STI

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 100W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX STI Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 100W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

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