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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: $30,272

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $28,913

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620092009
ModelForesterForesterForesterBoxsterBoxster
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBaseS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $28,795 $30,795 $33,795 $46,600 $56,700
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224 224 224    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 199 690 690
Door sill trim plates 38 38 38    
Cargo net 90 90 90    
Universal garage door opener 76 76 76    
Power Seat Package       1,550 1,550
iPod integration       440 440
Navigation system       3,110 3,110
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145 145 145    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 129 587 587
Door sill trim plates 24 24 24    
Cargo net 58 58 58    
Universal garage door opener 49 49 49    
Power Seat Package       1,318 1,318
iPod integration       0 0
Navigation system       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) 627 627 627 11,635 11,635
Options (change) 405 405 405 3,215 3,215
Destination 850 850 850 950 950
Total Price $30,272 $32,272 $35,272 $59,185 $69,285

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,553
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,449
Model Year20162016201620092009
ModelForesterForesterForesterBoxsterBoxster
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBaseS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4255hp H6310hp H6
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 850, 4185, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18205/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$30,272$32,272$35,272$59,185$69,285
Adjustments for Features-640-1,600-1,80000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,632$30,672$33,472$59,185$69,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,040$3,840$0$10,100

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20162016201620092009
ModelForesterForesterForesterBoxsterBoxster
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBaseS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
6-speed manual   $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Proximity key $250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Roll bar   $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Terrain selector$200$200$200  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Roof rails$250$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$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration   $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Power convertible top   $4000$4000
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Retractable rear spoiler   $400$400
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio$50$50$50  
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive   $15$15
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Navigation system   $600$600
Off-road navigation system   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
USB port$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Compass$0$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$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Metal pedals   $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$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power release, second row seats $50$50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$7,985$8,945$9,145$7,345$7,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$1,600$1,800$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-596-1,489-1,67500

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20162009
ModelForesterBoxster
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.9 in95.1 in
Length180.9 in172.1 in
Width70.7 in70.9 in
Height66.4 in50.9 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.6 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
Porsche Boxster

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested15091%
Total Not Requested159%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
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

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested15091%
Total Not Requested159%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
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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