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Subaru WRX vs. Porsche Boxster Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru WRX vs. Porsche Boxster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,095

Subaru WRX STI   
Difference: $30,200

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152016201620162016
ModelWRXWRXBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimSTISTI LimitedBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $34,495 $38,495 $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600
Navigation Package 2,500 1,500        
Universal garage door opener 85 85        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165        
Cargo net 55 55        
Torque vectoring, brake-based     1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,790 1,790 1,790  
Infotainment Package     3,990   3,990 3,990
Premium Package Plus     3,620   2,950 1,965
Power sport seats     2,320   2,320  
Rearview camera     1,515 655 1,515 1,515
Audio controls on steering wheel     615 365 615 165
Voice control for nav and audio     520 520 520 520
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710 710 710 710
Sport seats plus       800    
HD radio       1,040    
Proximity key       790    
App support       210    
Bose 505W 10 speakers         0  
Adaptive sport seats plus           3,025
Sport suspension (upgrade)           0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)           650
Navigation Package 2,218 1,331        
Universal garage door opener 56 56        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107        
Cargo net 36 36        
Torque vectoring, brake-based     0 0 0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical     0 0 0  
Infotainment Package     0   0 0
Premium Package Plus     0   0 0
Power sport seats     0   0  
Rearview camera     0 0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel     0 0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio     0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0 0 0
Sport seats plus       0    
HD radio       0    
Proximity key       0    
App support       0    
Bose 505W 10 speakers         0  
Adaptive sport seats plus           0
Sport suspension (upgrade)           0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)           0
Options (change) 2,805 1,805 16,400 8,200 15,730 13,860
Options (change) 2,417 1,530 0 0 0 0
Destination 795 795 995 995 995 995
Total Price $38,095 $41,095 $69,495 $68,295 $80,625 $89,455

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru WRX STI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,921
Model Year201520152016201620162016
ModelWRXWRXBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimSTISTI LimitedBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine305hp H4305hp H4265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9185, 7185, 7445, 10445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20
Total Price$38,095$41,095$69,495$68,295$80,625$89,455
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-3,570-1,820-4,070-6,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,095$39,845$65,925$66,475$76,555$83,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$0$550$10,630$17,310

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year201520152016201620162016
ModelWRXWRXBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimSTISTI LimitedBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 $350$350
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250
Roll bar  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25    
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential$275$275    
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500
Limited-slip front differential$500$500    
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 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0
Body kit$0$0    
Front splitter spoiler$200$200    
Hood scoop$100$100    
Laminated front side windows$200$200    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Power convertible top  $4000$4000$4000$4000
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400$400
Sunroof $900    
Tall rear wing-type spoiler$500$500    
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound    $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Boost gauge$75$75    
Chronometer     $100
Compass$0$0    
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150 $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750    
Performance meter     $150
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25    
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300 
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Leather door panel trim    $250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200 $200$200
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger 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
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 $100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim     $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Total Value of Features$5,725$6,975$9,295$7,545$9,795$11,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$3,570$1,820$4,070$6,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,177-51-27-50-69

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20152016
ModelWRXBoxster
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase104.3 in97.4 in
Length180.9 in172.2 in
Width70.7 in70.9 in
Height58.1 in50.5 in
Curb Weight3,268 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97572%
Total Not Requested37528%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested97598%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested36529%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested142558%
Total Not Requested105042%
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 seat100No
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 Requested25019%
Total Not Requested105081%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Black Edition

Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
HD radio
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested400100%
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, rear250No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested90098%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested92547%
Total Not Requested105053%
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 seat100No
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 Requested25019%
Total Not Requested105081%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Performance meter150No
App support0Yes
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested76546%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested92563%
Total Not Requested55037%
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested25015%
Total Not Requested145085%

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