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Porsche Boxster vs. Subaru Legacy Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. Subaru Legacy Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,060

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $30,765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620062006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterLegacyLegacy
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyder2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $82,100 $28,795 $33,995
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825 3,825 3,025      
Convenience Package 900            
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,790 1,790        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710 710    
CD changer, in-dash 570 670 570 570 670    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165      
Premium Package     1,170 965      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       650 650    
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0      
Automatic climate control, front         760    
PCM         2,965    
Heated front seats         530    
Rear spoiler           380 380
Universal garage door opener           77 77
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           183 183
Navigation system           2,000  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0 0 0      
Convenience Package 0            
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0 0 0      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0    
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0      
Premium Package     0 0      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       0 0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0      
Automatic climate control, front         0    
PCM         0    
Heated front seats         0    
Rear spoiler           285 285
Universal garage door opener           50 50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           119 119
Navigation system           1,824  
Options (change) 9,730 8,680 10,000 7,405 6,285 2,640 640
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 2,278 454
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 625 625
Total Price $62,825 $68,775 $74,895 $83,000 $89,380 $32,060 $35,260

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,782
Model Year2016201620162016201620062006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterLegacyLegacy
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyder2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6375hp H6250hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6M5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4185, 7185, 7185, 7185, 7120, 6120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20235/35-20215/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$62,825$68,775$74,895$83,000$89,380$32,060$35,260
Adjustments for Features-4,195-6,335-5,295-7,445-3,2100-125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,630$62,440$69,600$75,555$86,170$32,060$35,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,810$10,970$16,925$27,540$0$3,075

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year2016201620162016201620062006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterLegacyLegacy
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyder2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150  
5-speed manual     $0$0
RWD$0$0$0$0$0  
AWD     $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows     $200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350   
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150     
Obstacle detection, rear $250     
Roll bar$200$200$200$200$200  
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100  
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through     $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175   
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers$75   $75$75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15  
Wiper de-icer     $25$25
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500$500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150   
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500$500  
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0$0  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0  
Body kit     $0$0
Bodyside moldings     $75$75
Convertible top    $3000  
Hood scoop     $100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0$0  
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000$4000   
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400  
Sunroof     $900$900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125  $125
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100  
Media drive $15  $15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50  
Navigation system $600  $600$600$600
Off-road navigation system $0  $0  
Traffic information $25  $25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150 $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights     $25$25
Chronometer   $100$100  
Compass     $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights     $125$125
Headlight washers $50$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row     $50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250$250  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500    
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100   
Total Value of Features$9,345$11,485$10,445$12,595$8,360$5,150$5,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,195$6,335$5,295$7,445$3,210$0$125
Value of Feature Adjustments-66-92-70-89-360-116

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20162006
ModelBoxsterLegacy
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in105.1 in
Length172.2 in186.2 in
Width70.9 in68.1 in
Height50.5 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45025%
Total Not Requested135075%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested52578%
Total Not Requested15022%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Black Edition

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45025%
Total Not Requested135075%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45025%
Total Not Requested135075%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested67553%
Total Not Requested60047%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested40037%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested35021%
Total Not Requested135079%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Spyder

PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60090%
Total Not Requested6510%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Spec B

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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