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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: $29,844

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $27,781

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020092009
ModelForesterForesterBoxsterBoxster
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedBaseS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $25,995 $28,495 $46,600 $56,700
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 3,110 3,110
Rear spoiler 367      
Cargo net 46 46    
Universal garage door opener 82 82    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 690 690
iPod integration 223 223 440 440
Satellite radio 453 453 750 750
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
Bluetooth cell phone link     695 695
Audio controls on steering wheel     990 990
Navigation system 1,501 1,501 0 0
Rear spoiler 275      
Cargo net 30 30    
Universal garage door opener 54 54    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 587 587
iPod integration 145 145 0 0
Satellite radio 340 340 0 0
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
Bluetooth cell phone link     0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel     842 842
Options (change) 3,154 2,787 10,075 10,075
Options (change) 2,464 2,189 3,215 3,215
Destination 695 695 950 950
Total Price $29,844 $31,977 $57,625 $67,725

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,946
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,197
Model Year2010201020092009
ModelForesterForesterBoxsterBoxster
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedBaseS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp H4224hp H4255hp H6310hp H6
TransmissionT4T4M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 650, 4185, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17205/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$29,844$31,977$57,625$67,725
Adjustments for Features-165-40000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,679$31,577$57,625$67,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,898$0$10,100

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year2010201020092009
ModelForesterForesterBoxsterBoxster
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedBaseS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Roll bar  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop $100  
Power convertible top  $4000$4000
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Off-road navigation system  $0$0
Surround sound$250$250  
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
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,610$6,845$6,445$6,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$165$400$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-152-37000

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20102009
ModelForesterBoxster
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.0 in95.1 in
Length179.5 in172.1 in
Width70.1 in70.9 in
Height65.9 in50.9 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested15091%
Total Not Requested159%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested15091%
Total Not Requested159%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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