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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: $32,323

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $23,137

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,005

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $17,259

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820072007
ModelForesterForesterForesterBoxsterBoxster
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBaseS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $45,600 $55,500
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $38,760 $48,415
Navigation system 1,350     3,070 3,070
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230 230 230    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245 690 690
Universal garage door opener 120 120 120    
Cargo net 68 68 68    
Power Seat Package       1,550 1,550
Floor mats       115 115
Heated front seats       480 480
Obstacle detection, rear       530 530
Automatic climate control, front       550 550
Audio controls on steering wheel       990 990
Xenon HID headlights       1,090 1,090
Navigation system 1,156     2,610 2,610
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149 149 149    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 158 587 587
Universal garage door opener 78 78 78    
Cargo net 44 44 44    
Power Seat Package       1,318 1,318
Floor mats       98 98
Heated front seats       408 408
Obstacle detection, rear       451 451
Automatic climate control, front       468 468
Audio controls on steering wheel       842 842
Xenon HID headlights       927 927
Options (change) 2,013 663 663 9,065 9,065
Options (change) 1,585 429 429 7,709 7,709
Destination 915 915 915 795 795
Total Price $32,323 $34,668 $37,668 $55,460 $65,360
Total Invoice $30,005 $32,231 $35,019 $47,264 $56,919

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,087
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,885
Model Year20182018201820072007
ModelForesterForesterForesterBoxsterBoxster
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBaseS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4245hp H6295hp H6
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8M5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 850, 4230, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18205/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$32,323$34,668$37,668$55,460$65,360
Adjustments for Features-2,235-6,295-6,5950-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,088$28,373$31,073$55,460$65,210
Cost Above Minimum$1,715$0$2,700$0$9,750
Total Invoice$30,005$32,231$35,019$47,264$56,919
Adjustments for Features-2,075-5,852-6,1310-131
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,930$26,379$28,888$47,264$56,788
Cost Above Minimum$1,551$0$2,509$0$9,524

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20182018201820072007
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  
5-speed manual   $0 
6-speed manual    $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600  
Cruise control$150  $150$150
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25  
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200  
Backup collision intervention $150$150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Forward collision warning $200$200  
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200  
Lane departure warning $200$200  
Lane sway warning $25$25  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Roll bar   $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Terrain selector$200$200$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
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  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
HD radio$50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Headlight washers   $50$50
LED headlights $1000$1000  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25  
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$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 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$8,840$12,900$13,200$6,605$6,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,235$6,295$6,595$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,075-5,852-6,1310-131

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20182007
ModelForesterBoxster
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.9 in95.1 in
Length180.9 in170.4 in
Width70.7 in70.9 in
Height66.4 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,323 lb.2,856 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 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 Hip Room53.0 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 Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

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%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

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%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

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