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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: $33,942

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $24,073

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,459

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $18,979

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelOutbackOutbackBoxsterBoxster
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanBaseS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $30,995 $31,495 $45,800 $55,700
Base Invoice $28,795 $29,350 $39,923 $43,512
Cargo net 42 42    
Universal garage door opener 77 77    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183   690 690
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 3,110 3,110
Metal pedals   149    
Sport Chrono Package     920 920
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,990 1,990
Metallic paint (extra cost)     690 690
Floor mats     115 115
Heated front seats     480 480
Automatic climate control, front     550 550
Front sport buckets     800 800
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     1,360 1,360
CD changer, remote     650 650
Cargo net 28 28    
Universal garage door opener 50 50    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119   587 587
Navigation system 1,822 1,822 2,644 2,644
Metal pedals   94    
Sport Chrono Package     782 782
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,692 1,692
Metallic paint (extra cost)     587 587
Floor mats     98 98
Heated front seats     408 408
Automatic climate control, front     468 468
Front sport buckets     680 680
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     1,156 1,156
CD changer, remote     553 553
Options (change) 2,302 2,268 11,355 11,355
Options (change) 2,019 1,994 9,655 9,655
Destination 645 645 860 860
Total Price $33,942 $34,408 $58,015 $67,915
Total Invoice $31,459 $31,989 $50,438 $54,027

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,442
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,155
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelOutbackOutbackBoxsterBoxster
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanBaseS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine243hp H4245hp H6245hp H6295hp H6
TransmissionM5T5M5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 650, 4230, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17205/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$33,942$34,408$58,015$67,915
Adjustments for Features-635-1,8350-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,307$32,573$58,015$67,765
Cost Above Minimum$734$0$0$9,750
Total Invoice$31,459$31,989$50,438$54,027
Adjustments for Features-589-1,7060-119
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,870$30,283$50,438$53,908
Cost Above Minimum$587$0$0$3,470

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelOutbackOutbackBoxsterBoxster
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanBaseS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Roll bar  $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo tray$40$40  
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Hood scoop$100   
Power convertible top  $4000$4000
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Surround sound$250$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Chronometer  $100$100
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Metal pedals $75$75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$7,190$8,390$6,555$6,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$635$1,835$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-589-1,7060-119

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20082008
ModelOutbackBoxster
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Wheelbase105.1 in95.1 in
Length188.7 in170.4 in
Width69.7 in70.9 in
Height63.2 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.2,856 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 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 Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 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 mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15038%
Total Not Requested25062%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15038%
Total Not Requested25062%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

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