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Porsche Boxster vs. Subaru WRX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. Subaru WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,341

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $34,464

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterWRX
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $31,595
Power sport seats 2,320   2,320    
Infotainment Package 3,990   3,990 3,990  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,170 2,170 2,170 2,170  
Premium Package Plus 3,620   2,950 1,965  
Auto-dimming headlights 520 520 520 520  
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520 520 520  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,790 1,790    
Rearview camera 1,515 655 1,515 1,515  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710  
Satellite radio   670      
Wheels, dark finish   990 990 990  
App support   210      
Proximity key   790      
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0    
235/35ZR20     1,560    
Adaptive sport seats plus       3,025  
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       650  
Navigation Package with Eyesight         3,300
Cargo net         81
Universal garage door opener         111
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         233
Door sill trim plates         161
Power sport seats 0   0    
Infotainment Package 0   0 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0  
Premium Package Plus 0   0 0  
Auto-dimming headlights 0 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0 0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0    
Rearview camera 0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0  
Satellite radio   0      
Wheels, dark finish   0 0 0  
App support   0      
Proximity key   0      
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0    
235/35ZR20     0    
Adaptive sport seats plus       0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       0  
Navigation Package with Eyesight         2,928
Cargo net         52
Universal garage door opener         72
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         151
Door sill trim plates         104
Options (change) 19,090 10,710 20,970 17,540 3,886
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 3,307
Destination 995 995 995 995 860
Total Price $72,185 $70,805 $85,865 $93,135 $36,341

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru WRX Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,459
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,934
Model Year20162016201620162018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterWRX
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6268hp H4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7185, 7445, 10445, 10440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/35-20235/35-20245/40-18
Total Price$72,185$70,805$85,865$93,135$36,341
Adjustments for Features-2,385-585-2,885-5,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,800$70,220$82,980$88,100$36,341
Cost Above Minimum$0$420$13,180$18,300$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20162016201620162018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterWRX
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert    $25
PIN Code Access    $10
Power rear side windows    $200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350$350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Backup collision intervention    $150
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Lane sway warning    $25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection    $50
Roll bar$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor    $50
Temporary spare tire    $150
Vehicle health reports    $0
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15 
Wiper de-icer    $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 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Body kit    $0
Front splitter spoiler    $200
Hood scoop    $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0 
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler    $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50 $50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years    $0
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support    $0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound  $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic + travel information    $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 
Boost gauge    $75
Chronometer   $100 
Compass    $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750
Performance meter   $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300  
Folding second row seats    $300
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50   
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power recliner, passenger 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 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$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  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Wheels, dark finish $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Total Value of Features$9,470$7,670$9,970$12,120$7,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,385$585$2,885$5,035$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-33-8-33-540

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20162018
ModelBoxsterWRX
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in104.3 in
Length172.2 in180.9 in
Width70.9 in70.7 in
Height50.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,277 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft312.0 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 seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested25019%
Total Not Requested105081%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested85067%
Total Not Requested41533%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
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 Requested145059%
Total Not Requested102541%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested85093%
Total Not Requested657%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
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 Requested95048%
Total Not Requested102552%
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 seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested25019%
Total Not Requested105081%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested80054%
Total Not Requested67546%
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
Memory system, driver seat200No
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 seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested25015%
Total Not Requested145085%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Performance meter150No
App support0Yes
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested85051%
Total Not Requested81549%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package with Eyesight
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested222559%
Total Not Requested152541%

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