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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: $29,658

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelOutbackOutbackBoxsterBoxster
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanBaseS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $30,995 $31,495 $46,600 $56,700
Universal garage door opener 77 77    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183   690 690
Cargo net 42 42    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 3,110 3,110
Metal pedals   149    
Sport Chrono Package     1,320 1,320
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,990 1,990
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710 710
Floor mats     90 90
Heated front seats     500 500
Automatic climate control, front     550 550
CD changer, in-dash     650 650
Front sport buckets     800 800
Limited-slip rear differential     950 950
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     1,080 1,080
Heated steering wheel     190 190
7-speed automated manual     3,420 3,420
Universal garage door opener 50 50    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119   587 587
Cargo net 28 28    
Navigation system 1,822 1,822 0 0
Metal pedals   94    
Sport Chrono Package     306 306
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,692 1,692
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0
Floor mats     0 0
Heated front seats     0 0
Automatic climate control, front     468 468
CD changer, in-dash     553 553
Front sport buckets     0 0
Limited-slip rear differential     0 0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0 0
Heated steering wheel     0 0
7-speed automated manual     0 0
Options (change) 2,302 2,268 16,050 16,050
Options (change) 2,019 1,994 3,606 3,606
Destination 645 645 950 950
Total Price $33,942 $34,408 $63,600 $73,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,177
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,404
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelOutbackOutbackBoxsterBoxster
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanBaseS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine243hp H4245hp H6255hp H6310hp H6
TransmissionM5T5S7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 650, 4185, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17205/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$33,942$34,408$63,600$73,700
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-1,215-1,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,942$33,208$62,385$72,485
Cost Above Minimum$734$0$0$10,100

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year2008200820092009
ModelOutbackOutbackBoxsterBoxster
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanBaseS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist  $50$50
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  
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  
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Off-road navigation system  $0$0
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 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,565$7,765$7,780$7,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$1,215$1,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,116-87-75

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20082009
ModelOutbackBoxster
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Wheelbase105.1 in95.1 in
Length188.7 in172.1 in
Width69.7 in70.9 in
Height63.2 in50.9 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.2,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.9 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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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