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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: $29,323

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $32,847

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220162016201620162016
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyder
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $19,995 $25,095 $31,595 $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $82,100
Limited Package 4,600 3,500            
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000          
Sunroof 995 995            
Rear spoiler 393 393 393          
Universal garage door opener 85 85 85          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186 186          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319 319 319 825   825 825 825
Convenience Package       900        
Infotainment Package       3,990   3,990 3,990 3,990
Metallic paint (extra cost)       710 710 710 710 710
Voice control for nav and audio       520 520 520 520 520
Audio controls on steering wheel       615 365 615 165  
Rearview camera       1,515 655 1,515 1,515  
HD radio         1,040      
Interior ambient lighting         340     340
Premium Package           1,170    
Power sport seats           2,320    
Bose 505W 10 speakers           0   0
Premium Package Plus             1,965  
Adaptive sport seats plus             3,025  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)             650 650
Automatic climate control, front               760
Heated front seats               530
Limited Package 4,223 3,288            
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668          
Sunroof 829 829            
Rear spoiler 295 295 295          
Universal garage door opener 55 55 55          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121 121          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239 239 239 0   0 0 0
Convenience Package       0        
Infotainment Package       0   0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)       0 0 0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio       0 0 0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel       0 0 0 0  
Rearview camera       0 0 0 0  
HD radio         0      
Interior ambient lighting         0     0
Premium Package           0    
Power sport seats           0    
Bose 505W 10 speakers           0   0
Premium Package Plus             0  
Adaptive sport seats plus             0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)             0 0
Automatic climate control, front               0
Heated front seats               0
Options (change) 8,578 7,478 2,983 9,075 3,630 11,665 13,365 8,325
Options (change) 7,430 6,495 2,378 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 750 750 750 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $29,323 $33,323 $35,328 $62,170 $63,725 $76,560 $88,960 $91,420

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,687
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,199
Model Year20122012201220162016201620162016
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyder
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6375hp H6
TransmissionM6T5M6M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9185, 7185, 7445, 10445, 10445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20235/35-20
Total Price$29,323$33,323$35,328$62,170$63,725$76,560$88,960$91,420
Adjustments for Features0-950-100-1,160-2,310-4,060-7,910-1,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,323$32,373$35,228$61,010$61,415$72,500$81,050$89,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$5,905$0$405$11,490$20,040$28,475

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20122012201220162016201620162016
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyder
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150$150$150$150$150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000      
AWD$1700$1700$1700     
RWD   $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200     
Proximity key      $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power     $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$0     
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Roll bar   $200$200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150     
Torque vectoring, brake-based       $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40$40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25     
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   $75
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15$15$15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25     
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)      $500$500
Limited-slip rear differential       $300
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$0     
Convertible top       $3000
Hood scoop  $100     
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0$0$0
Power convertible top   $4000$4000$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200     
Retractable rear spoiler   $400$400$400$400$400
Sunroof$900$900$900     
Infotainment 
App support   $0 $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0     
Media drive   $15$15$15$15$15
Off-road navigation system   $0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound     $250$250$250
Traffic information   $25$25$25$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$150 
Chronometer      $100$100
Compass$0$0$0     
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125     
Headlight washers    $50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 $150 $150$150
Performance meter      $150 
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50     
Door sill trim plates    $100   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300     
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim     $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50  $50
Memory system, driver seat     $200$200 
Metal pedals   $75$75$75$75$75
No leather in second row   $-300$-300$-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  $100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  $100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100     
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 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim      $250$250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces      $0$0
Synthetic suede steering wheel       $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather      $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector      $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)       $0
Transmission 
Launch control      $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100      
Total Value of Features$5,625$6,575$5,725$6,785$7,935$9,685$13,535$7,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$100$1,160$2,310$4,060$7,910$1,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-877-92-19-36-53-88-21

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20122016
ModelLegacyBoxster
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase108.3 in97.4 in
Length186.4 in172.2 in
Width71.7 in70.9 in
Height59.3 in50.5 in
Curb Weight3,401 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
USB port25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested307577%
Total Not Requested90023%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested270084%
Total Not Requested50016%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested52578%
Total Not Requested15022%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested87569%
Total Not Requested39031%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Black Edition

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

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

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%
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%
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 seat100Yes
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 Requested35027%
Total Not Requested95073%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested87596%
Total Not Requested404%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 Requested82556%
Total Not Requested65044%
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, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, 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 seat200No
Total Requested35021%
Total Not Requested135079%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Performance meter150No
App support0No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested87553%
Total Not Requested79047%

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%
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested87596%
Total Not Requested404%

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