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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: $32,984

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $24,866

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220142014
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterOutbackOutback
TrimBaseSS Black Edition2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $48,100 $58,600 $65,200 $29,095 $32,095
Navigation system 3,430     1,300 1,300
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0        
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550 1,550    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710      
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 125    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725 725   319 319
Heated front seats 525 525 525    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595    
Automatic climate control, front 650 650      
Infotainment Package   3,640      
Sunroof       1,445 1,445
Navigation system 0     1,085 1,085
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0        
Power Seat Package 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0      
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0   239 239
Heated front seats 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0    
Automatic climate control, front 0 0      
Infotainment Package   0      
Sunroof       1,203 1,203
Options (change) 8,800 9,010 2,795 3,064 3,064
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,527 2,527
Destination 950 950 950 825 825
Total Price $57,850 $68,560 $68,945 $32,984 $35,984

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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 S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,671
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,026
Model Year20122012201220142014
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterOutbackOutback
TrimBaseSS Black Edition2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6173hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionM6M6M6CVT-6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7325, 11325, 11440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19225/60-17225/60-17
Total Price$57,850$68,560$68,945$32,984$35,984
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,400-1,805-1,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,850$68,310$67,545$31,179$34,279
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,460$9,695$0$3,100

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122012201220142014
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterOutbackOutback
TrimBaseSS Black Edition2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Wind blocker, small  $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Rearview camera   $200$200
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Cargo tray   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Roof rack   $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400  
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio   $50$50
Media drive$15$15$15  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0  
Surround sound $250$250  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Cornering lights  $50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers  $50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150  
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,835$6,085$7,235$7,640$7,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,400$1,805$1,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3-19-1,676-1,582

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122014
ModelBoxsterOutback
Body2dr Convertible4dr Wagon
Wheelbase95.1 in107.9 in
Length172.1 in189.0 in
Width70.9 in71.7 in
Height50.9 in65.7 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.3,424 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.971.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested85058%
Total Not Requested61542%
Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S Black Edition

Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested25019%
Total Not Requested110081%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested25019%
Total Not Requested110081%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

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