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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: $33,467

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $34,663

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152016201620162016
ModelForesterForesterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $30,095 $33,095 $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,895 1,895        
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224 224        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199        
Universal garage door opener 76 76        
Door sill trim plates 38 38        
Cargo net 90 90        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,170 2,170 2,170 2,170
Infotainment Package     3,990   3,990 3,990
Premium Package Plus     3,620   2,950 1,965
Power sport seats     2,320   2,320  
Rearview camera     1,515 655 1,515 1,515
Sport suspension (upgrade)     1,235 1,235 1,235 0
Audio controls on steering wheel     615 365 615 165
Voice control for nav and audio     520 520 520 520
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710 710 710 710
HD radio       1,040    
Proximity key       790    
Interior ambient lighting       340    
App support       210    
Bose 505W 10 speakers         0  
Adaptive sport seats plus           3,025
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)           650
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,638 1,638        
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145 145        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129        
Universal garage door opener 49 49        
Door sill trim plates 24 24        
Cargo net 58 58        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     0 0 0 0
Infotainment Package     0   0 0
Premium Package Plus     0   0 0
Power sport seats     0   0  
Rearview camera     0 0 0 0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0 0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel     0 0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio     0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0 0 0
HD radio       0    
Proximity key       0    
Interior ambient lighting       0    
App support       0    
Bose 505W 10 speakers         0  
Adaptive sport seats plus           0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)           0
Options (change) 2,522 2,522 16,695 8,035 16,025 14,710
Options (change) 2,043 2,043 0 0 0 0
Destination 850 850 995 995 995 995
Total Price $33,467 $36,467 $69,790 $68,130 $80,920 $90,305

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,078
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,782
Model Year201520152016201620162016
ModelForesterForesterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp H4250hp H4265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6
TransmissionCVTCVT-8M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8185, 7185, 7445, 10445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20
Total Price$33,467$36,467$69,790$68,130$80,920$90,305
Adjustments for Features-1,415-1,615-1,6000-2,100-4,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,052$34,852$68,190$68,130$78,820$85,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$60$0$10,690$17,425

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year201520152016201620162016
ModelForesterForesterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000     
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100    
6-speed manual  $150$150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850$850
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25    
Power liftgate$350$350    
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 $350$350
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200    
Hill descent control$250$250    
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200$200    
Lane sway warning$25$25    
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection$50$50    
Roll bar  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Terrain selector$200$200    
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Roof rails$250$250    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear wiper$175$175    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25    
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500
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
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Power convertible top  $4000$4000$4000$4000
Rear spoiler$200$200    
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400$400
Sunroof, large$1100$1100    
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound    $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer     $100
Compass$0$0    
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Performance meter     $150
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$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    
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300 
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Leather door panel trim    $250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Memory system, driver seat  $200 $200$200
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
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$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power release, second row seats$50$50    
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$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 
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100    
Total Value of Features$8,760$8,960$8,945$7,345$9,445$12,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,415$1,615$1,600$0$2,100$4,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,312-1,498-230-26-52

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20152016
ModelForesterBoxster
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.9 in97.4 in
Length180.9 in172.2 in
Width70.7 in70.9 in
Height66.4 in50.5 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested175076%
Total Not Requested55024%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested175076%
Total Not Requested55024%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

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%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested36529%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested172570%
Total Not Requested75030%
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 Black Edition

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%
HD radio
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

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%
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested90098%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested122562%
Total Not Requested75038%
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

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%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Performance meter150No
App support0Yes
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested76546%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested122583%
Total Not Requested25017%
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
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested25015%
Total Not Requested145085%

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