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Subaru Outback vs. Porsche Boxster Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Porsche Boxster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,948

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $36,507

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182016201620162016
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $32,695 $35,395 $36,490 $38,690 $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600
EyeSight and Navigation Package 2,085 1,585            
Cargo net 81 81 81 81        
Metal pedals 172 172 172 172        
Power sport seats         2,320 2,320 2,320  
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
Rearview camera         1,515 655 1,515 1,515
Audio controls on steering wheel         615 365 615 165
Auto-dimming headlights         520 520 520 520
Heated steering wheel         270 270 270 270
Torque vectoring, brake-based         1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320
Adaptive dampers - electrical         1,790 1,790 1,790  
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    
Bose 505W 10 speakers             0  
Adaptive sport seats plus               3,025
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,738 1,323            
Cargo net 52 52 52 52        
Metal pedals 112 112 112 112        
Power sport seats         0 0 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed         0 0 0 0
Infotainment Package         0   0 0
Premium Package Plus         0   0 0
Rearview camera         0 0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel         0 0 0 0
Auto-dimming headlights         0 0 0 0
Heated steering wheel         0 0 0 0
Torque vectoring, brake-based         0 0 0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical         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    
Bose 505W 10 speakers             0  
Adaptive sport seats plus               0
Options (change) 2,338 1,838 253 253 19,360 12,810 18,690 16,170
Options (change) 1,902 1,487 164 164 0 0 0 0
Destination 915 915 915 915 995 995 995 995
Total Price $35,948 $38,148 $37,658 $39,858 $72,455 $72,905 $83,585 $91,765

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,212
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,617
Model Year20182018201820182016201620162016
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12185, 7185, 7445, 10445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20
Total Price$35,948$38,148$37,658$39,858$72,455$72,905$83,585$91,765
Adjustments for Features-2,005-2,005-2,095-2,095-3000-800-3,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,943$36,143$35,563$37,763$72,155$72,905$82,785$88,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,200$1,620$3,820$0$750$10,630$16,185

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20182018201820182016201620162016
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100    
6-speed manual    $150$150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700    
RWD    $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25$25$25    
PIN Code Access$10$10$10$10    
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350    
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350$350$350
Wind blocker, small    $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200    
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150$150    
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100    
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250    
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200    
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200    
Lane sway warning$25$25$25$25    
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150$150$150
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50    
Roll bar    $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50    
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75$75$75    
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75    
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150    
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75    
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25    
Roof rack$300$300      
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 air vents$100$100$100$100    
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175    
Residual heat    $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75    
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15$15$15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25    
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)       $500
Limited-slip rear differential    $300$300$300$300
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 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0    
Black exterior trim (optional)       $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275    
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0$0
Power convertible top    $4000$4000$4000$4000
Rear bumper protector  $40$40    
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200    
Retractable rear spoiler    $400$400$400$400
Sunroof$900$900$900$900    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100    
App support    $0 $0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100    
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $0$0$0$0
Media drive    $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0    
Off-road navigation system    $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25    
Surround sound      $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200    
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25    
Traffic information    $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75$75$75
Chronometer       $100
Compass$0$0$0$0    
Fog light, rear    $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125    
Headlight washers    $50$50$50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750    
Performance meter       $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25    
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300 $300 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300    
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200    
Leather door panel trim      $250 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75    
No leather in second row    $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150$150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$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$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500$500$500
Alloy wheels    $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200   $200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350$350    
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0    
Transmission 
Launch control       $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100    
Total Value of Features$10,525$10,525$10,615$10,615$8,820$8,520$9,320$11,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,005$2,005$2,095$2,095$300$0$800$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,865-1,864-1,958-1,954-40-10-37

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20182016
ModelOutbackBoxster
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Wheelbase108.1 in97.4 in
Length189.9 in172.2 in
Width72.4 in70.9 in
Height66.1 in50.5 in
Curb Weight3,623 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Backup collision intervention150No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested232559%
Total Not Requested162541%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested217571%
Total Not Requested87529%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested55042%
Total Not Requested75058%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested36529%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
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
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested172570%
Total Not Requested75030%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Black Edition

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
HD radio
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested55042%
Total Not Requested75058%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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, rear250Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested55042%
Total Not Requested75058%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested90098%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
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
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested122562%
Total Not Requested75038%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Performance meter150No
App support0No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested76546%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
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 Requested107573%
Total Not Requested40027%
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 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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested55032%
Total Not Requested115068%

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