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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: $30,292

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $28,473

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,280

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $22,796

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920082008
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackBoxsterBoxster
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedBaseS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $22,295 $31,595 $32,095 $45,800 $55,700
Base Invoice $21,020 $29,367 $29,924 $39,923 $43,512
Limited Package 5,000        
Cargo net 42 42 42    
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183   690 690
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000 3,110 3,110
Metal pedals     149    
Sport Chrono Package       920 920
Adaptive dampers - electrical       1,990 1,990
Power Seat Package       1,550 1,550
Metallic paint (extra cost)       690 690
Floor mats       115 115
Heated front seats       480 480
Automatic climate control, front       550 550
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel       1,360 1,360
CD changer, remote       650 650
Limited Package 4,538        
Cargo net 28 28 28    
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119   587 587
Navigation system 1,830 1,823 1,822 2,644 2,644
Metal pedals     94    
Sport Chrono Package       782 782
Adaptive dampers - electrical       1,692 1,692
Power Seat Package       1,318 1,318
Metallic paint (extra cost)       587 587
Floor mats       98 98
Heated front seats       408 408
Automatic climate control, front       468 468
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel       1,156 1,156
CD changer, remote       553 553
Options (change) 7,302 2,302 2,268 12,105 12,105
Options (change) 6,565 2,020 1,994 10,293 10,293
Destination 695 695 695 860 860
Total Price $30,292 $34,592 $35,058 $58,765 $68,665
Total Invoice $28,280 $32,082 $32,613 $51,076 $54,665

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,193
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,553
Model Year20092009200920082008
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackBoxsterBoxster
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedBaseS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6245hp H6295hp H6
TransmissionM5M5T5M5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 950, 4230, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17205/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$30,292$34,592$35,058$58,765$68,665
Adjustments for Features0-125-1,200-280-430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,292$34,467$33,858$58,485$68,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,175$3,566$0$9,750
Total Invoice$28,280$32,082$32,613$51,076$54,665
Adjustments for Features0-116-1,116-243-342
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,280$31,966$31,497$50,833$54,323
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,686$3,217$0$3,490

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20092009200920082008
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackBoxsterBoxster
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedBaseS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 $0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
6-speed manual    $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Roll bar   $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Roof rack$300    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration   $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Hood scoop $100   
Power convertible top   $4000$4000
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Retractable rear spoiler   $400$400
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD changer, remote   $200$200
CD player   $125$125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Surround sound$250$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$25  
Chronometer   $100$100
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
No leather in second row   $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$6,900$7,025$8,100$7,180$7,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$1,200$280$430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-116-1,116-243-342

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20092008
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
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Sunroof, large1100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Surround sound250No
Mud guards75No
Wiper de-icer25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested270046%
Total Not Requested312554%

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%
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%

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%
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%

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