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Subaru Legacy vs. Porsche Boxster Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Legacy vs. Porsche Boxster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,239

Subaru Legacy 3.0R   
Difference: $29,586

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920162016201620162016
ModelLegacyLegacyBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim3.0R2.5GT Spec BBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyder
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $26,595 $34,595 $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $82,100
Limited Package 3,300            
Rear spoiler 389 389          
Universal garage door opener 77 77          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183          
Navigation system 2,000            
Adaptive sport seats plus     3,825 3,825 3,825 3,025 2,635
Convenience Package     900        
Torque vectoring, brake-based     1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,790 1,790 1,790    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710 710 710 710 710
CD changer, in-dash     570 670 570 570 670
Audio controls on steering wheel     615 365 615 165  
Premium Package         1,170 965  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)           650 650
Sport suspension (upgrade)           0  
Automatic climate control, front             760
PCM             2,965
Heated front seats             530
Limited Package 3,017            
Rear spoiler 292 292          
Universal garage door opener 50 50          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119          
Navigation system 1,830            
Adaptive sport seats plus     0 0 0 0 0
Convenience Package     0        
Torque vectoring, brake-based     0 0 0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0 0 0 0
CD changer, in-dash     0 0 0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel     0 0 0 0  
Premium Package         0 0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)           0 0
Sport suspension (upgrade)           0  
Automatic climate control, front             0
PCM             0
Heated front seats             0
Options (change) 5,949 649 9,730 8,680 10,000 7,405 8,920
Options (change) 5,308 461 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 695 695 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $33,239 $35,939 $62,825 $68,775 $74,895 $83,000 $92,015

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Legacy 3.0R
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,316
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,429
Model Year2009200920162016201620162016
ModelLegacyLegacyBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim3.0R2.5GT Spec BBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyder
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine245hp H6243hp H4265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6375hp H6
TransmissionT5M6M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 9385, 950, 4185, 7185, 7185, 7185, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20235/35-20
Total Price$33,239$35,939$62,825$68,775$74,895$83,000$92,015
Adjustments for Features-5750-1,845-4,010-3,195-5,095-2,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,664$35,939$60,980$64,765$71,700$77,905$89,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,275$0$3,785$10,720$16,925$28,450

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year2009200920162016201620162016
ModelLegacyLegacyBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim3.0R2.5GT Spec BBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyder
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000      
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700     
RWD  $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0     
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250   
Roll bar  $200$200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150     
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175 
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75   $75
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15$15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25     
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500$500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500$500
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0$0$0$0
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0$0
Body kit$0$0     
Bodyside moldings$75$75     
Convertible top      $3000
Hood scoop $100     
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0$0
Power convertible top  $4000$4000$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler$200$200     
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400$400$400
Sunroof$900$900     
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0  $0
Media drive   $15  $15
Navigation system$600$600 $600  $600
Off-road navigation system   $0  $0
Surround sound$250$250     
Traffic information   $25  $25
USB port   $25  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150$150$150 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25     
Chronometer     $100$100
Compass$0$0     
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125     
Headlight washers   $50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25     
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50     
Folding second row seats$300$300     
Leather door panel trim    $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50     
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200$200
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75$75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim     $250$250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0   $0$0
Synthetic suede steering wheel      $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100      
Total Value of Features$6,875$6,300$8,145$10,310$9,495$11,395$8,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$575$0$1,845$4,010$3,195$5,095$2,585
Value of Feature Adjustments-5340-29-58-42-61-28

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20092016
ModelLegacyBoxster
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase105.1 in97.4 in
Length186.2 in172.2 in
Width68.1 in70.9 in
Height56.1 in50.5 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.0R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
215/45WR18 tires400No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested262582%
Total Not Requested57518%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
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
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 seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65036%
Total Not Requested115064%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested52578%
Total Not Requested15022%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Black Edition

Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
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
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 seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65036%
Total Not Requested115064%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested67553%
Total Not Requested60047%
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
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 seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65036%
Total Not Requested115064%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested40037%
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
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 seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested55032%
Total Not Requested115068%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Spyder

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested32568%
Total Not Requested15032%
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
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 seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested55032%
Total Not Requested115068%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60090%
Total Not Requested6510%

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