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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: $31,377

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $28,338

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120092009
ModelForesterForesterBoxsterBoxster
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBaseS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $46,600 $56,700
Rear spoiler 368      
Cargo net 48 48    
Universal garage door opener 93 93    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 690 690
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363 530 530
Navigation system 1,600 1,600 3,110 3,110
Power Seat Package     1,550 1,550
iPod integration     440 440
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
Satellite radio     750 750
Audio controls on steering wheel     990 990
Xenon HID headlights     1,560 1,560
Rear spoiler 276      
Cargo net 31 31    
Universal garage door opener 61 61    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 587 587
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272 451 451
Navigation system 1,335 1,335 0 0
Power Seat Package     1,318 1,318
iPod integration     0 0
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
Satellite radio     0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel     842 842
Xenon HID headlights     0 0
Options (change) 2,657 2,289 12,165 12,165
Options (change) 2,095 1,819 3,666 3,666
Destination 725 725 950 950
Total Price $31,377 $33,009 $59,715 $69,815

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,553
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,191
Model Year2011201120092009
ModelForesterForesterBoxsterBoxster
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBaseS
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$31,377$33,009$59,715$69,815
Adjustments for Features-215-39000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,162$32,619$59,715$69,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,457$0$10,100

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year2011201120092009
ModelForesterForesterBoxsterBoxster
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBaseS
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  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Roll bar  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Off-road navigation system  $0$0
USB port$25$25  
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
Headlight washers  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $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  
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 release, second row seats$50$50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,710$6,885$6,495$6,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$215$390$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-199-36200

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20112009
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%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
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%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
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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