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

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Porsche Boxster vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,370

Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX STI   
Difference: $37,130

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920132013
ModelBoxsterImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimSWRX STIWRX STI Limited
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,700 $34,295 $37,645
iPod integration 440    
Navigation system 3,110 1,000 1,000
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    
Floor mats 90    
Bluetooth cell phone link 695    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 165 165
Satellite radio 750    
Voice control for nav and audio 595    
7-speed automated manual 3,420    
Universal garage door opener   85 85
Cargo net   55 55
iPod integration 0    
Navigation system 0 888 888
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    
Floor mats 0    
Bluetooth cell phone link 0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 107 107
Satellite radio 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0    
7-speed automated manual 0    
Universal garage door opener   56 56
Cargo net   36 36
Options (change) 15,850 1,305 1,305
Options (change) 1,897 1,087 1,087
Destination 950 770 770
Total Price $73,500 $36,370 $39,720

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX STI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,563
Model Year200920132013
ModelBoxsterImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
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, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$73,500$36,370$39,720
Adjustments for Features-2,7000-1,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,800$36,370$38,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,325

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year200920132013
ModelBoxsterImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
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  
Rollover sensor $50$50
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Off-road navigation system$0  
USB port $25$25
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$7,245$4,545$5,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,700$0$1,025
Value of Feature Adjustments-1050-966

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year20092013
ModelBoxsterImpreza / WRX
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in104.1 in
Length172.1 in180.3 in
Width70.9 in68.5 in
Height50.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.3,384 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX STI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX STI Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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