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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: $30,610

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $30,860

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201520152015
ModelOutbackOutbackBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim2.5i3.6RBaseSGTS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $23,295 $28,295 $51,400 $63,300 $73,500
Limited Package 4,400 3,400      
Navigation system 1,550 1,550      
Universal garage door opener 85 85      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319 319 825 825 825
Convenience Package     900    
Infotainment Package     3,990 3,990 3,990
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710 710 710
Voice control for nav and audio     520 520 520
Rearview camera     1,515 1,515 1,515
Audio controls on steering wheel     615 615 165
Premium Package       1,170  
Power sport seats       2,320  
Bose 505W 10 speakers       0  
Premium Package Plus         1,965
Adaptive sport seats plus         3,025
Limited Package 4,056 3,207      
Navigation system 1,294 1,294      
Universal garage door opener 55 55      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239 239 0 0 0
Convenience Package     0    
Infotainment Package     0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio     0 0 0
Rearview camera     0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel     0 0 0
Premium Package       0  
Power sport seats       0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers       0  
Premium Package Plus         0
Adaptive sport seats plus         0
Options (change) 6,540 5,540 9,075 11,665 12,715
Options (change) 5,765 4,916 0 0 0
Destination 775 775 995 995 995
Total Price $30,610 $34,610 $61,470 $75,960 $87,210

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback 2.5i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,569
Model Year20122012201520152015
ModelOutbackOutbackBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim2.5i3.6RBaseSGTS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6
TransmissionM6T5M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9185, 7445, 10445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17235/45-18235/40-19235/35-20
Total Price$30,610$34,610$61,470$75,960$87,210
Adjustments for Features0-950-720-3,620-7,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,610$33,660$60,750$72,340$79,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0$11,590$19,015

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20122012201520152015
ModelOutbackOutbackBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim2.5i3.6RBaseSGTS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150$150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Cargo tray$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Roof rack$300$300   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0$0
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0
Power convertible top  $4000$4000$4000
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
Media drive  $15$15$15
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0
Surround sound   $250$250
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150$150
Chronometer    $100
Compass$0$0   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  $150
Performance meter    $150
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $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
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0   
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$5,415$6,365$6,135$9,035$12,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$720$3,620$7,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-883-12-47-85

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20122015
ModelOutbackBoxster
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Wheelbase107.9 in97.4 in
Length188.2 in172.2 in
Width71.7 in70.9 in
Height65.7 in50.5 in
Curb Weight3,390 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 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 Headroom39.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Cargo tray40No
Fog lights125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested305070%
Total Not Requested129030%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested270078%
Total Not Requested77522%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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?
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
App support0No
Total Requested87569%
Total Not Requested39031%

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?
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
App support0No
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
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 Requested35021%
Total Not Requested135079%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Performance meter150No
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
App support0No
Total Requested87553%
Total Not Requested79047%

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