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Porsche Boxster vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,948

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $36,507

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162018201820182018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $32,695 $35,395 $36,490 $38,690
Power sport seats 2,320 2,320 2,320          
Premium Package Plus 3,620   2,950 1,965        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,170 2,170 2,170 2,170        
Infotainment Package 3,990   3,990 3,990        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710        
Rearview camera 1,515 655 1,515 1,515        
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,790 1,790          
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165        
Auto-dimming headlights 520 520 520 520        
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520 520 520        
Heated steering wheel 270 270 270 270        
HD radio   1,040            
Interior ambient lighting   340            
Proximity key   790            
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0          
Adaptive sport seats plus       3,025        
EyeSight and Navigation Package         2,085 1,585    
Cargo net         81 81 81 81
Metal pedals         172 172 172 172
Power sport seats 0 0 0          
Premium Package Plus 0   0 0        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0        
Infotainment Package 0   0 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0        
Rearview camera 0 0 0 0        
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0 0 0        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0          
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0        
Auto-dimming headlights 0 0 0 0        
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0        
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0 0        
HD radio   0            
Interior ambient lighting   0            
Proximity key   0            
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0          
Adaptive sport seats plus       0        
EyeSight and Navigation Package         1,738 1,323    
Cargo net         52 52 52 52
Metal pedals         112 112 112 112
Options (change) 19,360 12,810 18,690 16,170 2,338 1,838 253 253
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 1,902 1,487 164 164
Destination 995 995 995 995 915 915 915 915
Total Price $72,455 $72,905 $83,585 $91,765 $35,948 $38,148 $37,658 $39,858

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,212
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,617
Model Year20162016201620162018201820182018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7185, 7445, 10445, 10576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$72,455$72,905$83,585$91,765$35,948$38,148$37,658$39,858
Adjustments for Features-3000-800-3,425-2,005-2,005-2,095-2,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,155$72,905$82,785$88,340$33,943$36,143$35,563$37,763
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$10,630$16,185$0$2,200$1,620$3,820

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20162016201620162018201820182018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0    
AWD    $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100  $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert    $25$25$25$25
PIN Code Access    $10$10$10$10
Power liftgate    $350$350$350$350
Power rear side windows    $200$200$200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350    
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200$200$200
Backup collision intervention    $150$150$150$150
Blind spot warning system    $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100$100$100
Hill descent control    $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning    $200$200$200$200
Lane sway warning    $25$25$25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150    
Pedestrian detection    $50$50$50$50
Roll bar$200$200$200$200    
Rollover sensor    $50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver    $75$75$75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger    $75$75$75$75
Temporary spare tire    $150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports    $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75$75$75$75
Cargo tray    $40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25$25$25
Roof rack    $300$300  
Roof rails      $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100    
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15    
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175    
Rear air vents    $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper    $175$175$175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50    
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75$75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15    
Wiper de-icer    $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500    
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150    
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500    
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0    
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0$0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0    
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250$250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25     
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275$275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0    
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000$4000    
Rear bumper protector      $40$40
Rear spoiler    $200$200$200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400    
Sunroof    $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100$100$100$100
App support$0 $0$0    
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100$100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0    
Media drive$15$15$15$15    
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0$0$0
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information    $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75    
Chronometer   $100    
Compass    $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100    
Fog lights    $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750$750$750$750
Performance meter   $150    
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300     
Folding second row seats    $300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats    $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250     
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75$75$75
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150    
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100    
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100    
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100    
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $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, passenger seat$100$100$100$100    
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500    
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350    
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels    $350$350$350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension    $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,820$8,520$9,320$11,945$10,525$10,525$10,615$10,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$800$3,425$2,005$2,005$2,095$2,095
Value of Feature Adjustments-40-10-37-1,865-1,864-1,958-1,954

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20162018
ModelBoxsterOutback
Body2dr Convertible4dr Wagon
Wheelbase97.4 in108.1 in
Length172.2 in189.9 in
Width70.9 in72.4 in
Height50.5 in66.1 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,623 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.973.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested55042%
Total Not Requested75058%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested172570%
Total Not Requested75030%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested36529%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Black Edition

Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested55042%
Total Not Requested75058%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested55042%
Total Not Requested75058%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested122562%
Total Not Requested75038%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested90098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Performance meter150No
App support0No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested76546%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 Requested107573%
Total Not Requested40027%
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
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested55032%
Total Not Requested115068%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Backup collision intervention150No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested232559%
Total Not Requested162541%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested217571%
Total Not Requested87529%

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