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Subaru Forester vs. Porsche 718 Boxster Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Porsche 718 Boxster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,721

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $37,929

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820172017
ModelForesterForester718 Boxster718 Boxster
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBaseS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $33,090 $36,090 $56,000 $68,400
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230 230    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245    
Cargo net 68 68    
Universal garage door opener 120 120    
Door sill trim plates 53 53    
Premium Package     1,370 1,370
Power sport seats     2,320 2,320
Porsche Connect Plus     1,300 1,300
Navigation system     1,730 1,730
Heated steering wheel     470 470
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,670 1,670
LED headlights     1,170 1,170
Metallic paint (extra cost)     640 640
Voice control for nav and audio     0 0
Interior ambient lighting     340 340
Blind spot warning system     690 690
Proximity key     790 790
Torque vectoring, brake-based     1,320 1,320
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,790  
Sport suspension (upgrade)       2,070
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149 149    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158    
Cargo net 44 44    
Universal garage door opener 78 78    
Door sill trim plates 34 34    
Premium Package     0 0
Power sport seats     0 0
Porsche Connect Plus     0 0
Navigation system     0 0
Heated steering wheel     0 0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     0 0
LED headlights     0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0
Voice control for nav and audio     0 0
Interior ambient lighting     0 0
Blind spot warning system     0 0
Proximity key     0 0
Torque vectoring, brake-based     0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical     0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0
Options (change) 716 716 15,600 15,880
Options (change) 463 463 0 0
Destination 915 915 1,050 1,050
Total Price $34,721 $37,721 $72,650 $85,330

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Porsche 718 Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 718 Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,644
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,219
Model Year2018201820172017
ModelForesterForester718 Boxster718 Boxster
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBaseS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp H4250hp H4300hp H4350hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVT-8M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8110, 6110, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$34,721$37,721$72,650$85,330
Adjustments for Features0-300-285-285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,721$37,421$72,365$85,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0$12,680

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Porsche 718 Boxster

Model Year2018201820172017
ModelForesterForester718 Boxster718 Boxster
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBaseS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25  
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Backup collision intervention$150$150  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Lane sway warning$25$25  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Roll bar  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo tray$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Power convertible top  $4000$4000
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive, small  $5$5
Off-road navigation system  $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$8,975$9,275$9,260$9,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$285$285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-279-4-4

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Porsche 718 Boxster

Model Year20182017
ModelForester718 Boxster
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.9 in97.4 in
Length180.9 in172.4 in
Width70.7 in70.9 in
Height66.4 in50.4 in
Curb Weight3,323 lb.2,945 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft39.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft39.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Boxster

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Torque vectoring, brake-based
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
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 mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested97576%
Total Not Requested30024%
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 length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested45035%
Total Not Requested85065%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested22541%
Total Not Requested32559%

Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Boxster S

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Torque vectoring, brake-based
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
Sport suspension (upgrade)
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested25033%
Total Not Requested50067%
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 mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested97576%
Total Not Requested30024%
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 length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested45035%
Total Not Requested85065%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested22541%
Total Not Requested32559%

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