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Subaru Forester vs. Porsche Boxster Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Porsche Boxster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,293

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $25,697

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720092009
ModelForesterForesterBoxsterBoxster
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBaseS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $46,600 $56,700
Rear spoiler 353 353    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Universal garage door opener 87 87    
Cargo net 46 46    
Satellite radio 445 445 750 750
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 690 690
Power Seat Package     1,550 1,550
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710 710
Floor mats     90 90
Heated front seats     500 500
Automatic climate control, front     550 550
CD changer, in-dash     650 650
Limited-slip rear differential     950 950
Rear spoiler 230 230    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Universal garage door opener 56 56    
Cargo net 30 30    
Satellite radio 334 334 0 0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 587 587
Power Seat Package     1,318 1,318
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0
Floor mats     0 0
Heated front seats     0 0
Automatic climate control, front     468 468
CD changer, in-dash     553 553
Limited-slip rear differential     0 0
Options (change) 973 1,114 6,440 6,440
Options (change) 678 769 2,926 2,926
Destination 625 625 950 950
Total Price $28,293 $29,634 $53,990 $64,090

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,562
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,669
Model Year2007200720092009
ModelForesterForesterBoxsterBoxster
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBaseS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine173hp H4224hp H4255hp H6310hp H6
TransmissionA4M5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4155, 750, 4185, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17205/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$28,293$29,634$53,990$64,090
Adjustments for Features-9000-2,035-2,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,393$29,634$51,955$62,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,241$0$10,100

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year2007200720092009
ModelForesterForesterBoxsterBoxster
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBaseS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist  $50$50
Roll bar  $200$200
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Hood scoop $100  
Power convertible top  $4000$4000
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Total Value of Features$6,095$5,195$7,230$7,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$2,035$2,035
Value of Feature Adjustments-8340-146-123

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20072009
ModelForesterBoxster
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase99.4 in95.1 in
Length176.6 in172.1 in
Width68.3 in70.9 in
Height65.0 in50.9 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15038%
Total Not Requested25062%
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 seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15038%
Total Not Requested25062%
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 seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%

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