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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: $38,395

Subaru WRX STI   
Difference: $21,585

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620092009
ModelWRXWRXBoxsterBoxster
TrimSTISTI LimitedBaseS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $34,695 $39,995 $46,600 $56,700
Navigation Package 2,600      
Universal garage door opener 85 85    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165 690 690
Cargo net 55 55    
Tall rear wing-type spoiler   0    
iPod integration     440 440
Navigation system     3,110 3,110
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710 710
Floor mats     90 90
Heated front seats     500 500
Automatic climate control, front     550 550
Voice control for nav and audio     595 595
Bluetooth cell phone link     695 695
Satellite radio     750 750
Front sport buckets     800 800
Limited-slip rear differential     950 950
Audio controls on steering wheel     990 990
Xenon HID headlights     1,560 1,560
Navigation Package 2,307      
Universal garage door opener 56 56    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107 587 587
Cargo net 36 36    
Tall rear wing-type spoiler   0    
iPod integration     0 0
Navigation system     0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0
Floor mats     0 0
Heated front seats     0 0
Automatic climate control, front     468 468
Voice control for nav and audio     0 0
Bluetooth cell phone link     0 0
Satellite radio     0 0
Front sport buckets     0 0
Limited-slip rear differential     0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel     842 842
Xenon HID headlights     0 0
Options (change) 2,905 305 12,430 12,430
Options (change) 2,506 199 1,897 1,897
Destination 795 795 950 950
Total Price $38,395 $41,095 $59,980 $70,080

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru WRX STI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,142
Model Year2016201620092009
ModelWRXWRXBoxsterBoxster
TrimSTISTI LimitedBaseS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine305hp H4305hp H4255hp H6310hp H6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 950, 4185, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18205/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$38,395$41,095$59,980$70,080
Adjustments for Features-140-1,69000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,255$39,405$59,980$70,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0$10,100

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year2016201620092009
ModelWRXWRXBoxsterBoxster
TrimSTISTI LimitedBaseS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Roll bar  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential$275$275  
Limited-slip front differential$500$500  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Front splitter spoiler$200$200  
Hood scoop$100$100  
Power convertible top  $4000$4000
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400
Sunroof $900  
Tall rear wing-type spoiler$500$500  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Off-road navigation system  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Boost gauge$75$75  
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$6,560$8,110$6,420$6,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$140$1,690$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-132-1,59300

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20162009
ModelWRXBoxster
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase104.3 in95.1 in
Length180.9 in172.1 in
Width70.7 in70.9 in
Height58.1 in50.9 in
Curb Weight3,268 lb.2,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.6 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 key250No
PIN Code Access10No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70051%
Total Not Requested66049%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested15091%
Total Not Requested159%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested15091%
Total Not Requested159%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

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