| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Boxster Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Boxster Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $54,935 Ford Explorer Platinum | ||||
| Difference: $21,465 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Explorer | Boxster | Boxster | Boxster |
| Trim | Platinum | Base | S | GTS |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Base Price | $53,940 | $52,100 | $63,900 | $74,600 |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,170 | 2,170 | 2,170 | |
| Infotainment Package | 3,990 | 3,990 | 3,990 | |
| Premium Package Plus | 3,620 | 2,950 | 1,965 | |
| Power sport seats | 2,320 | 2,320 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 2,520 | 2,520 | ||
| Rearview camera | 1,515 | 1,515 | 1,515 | |
| Wood trim | 1,790 | 1,790 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 1,250 | 1,250 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 1,235 | 1,235 | 0 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 825 | 825 | 825 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 520 | 520 | 520 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | 320 | 320 | 320 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 520 | 520 | 520 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | 710 | 710 | |
| Bose 505W 10 speakers | 0 | |||
| Adaptive sport seats plus | 3,025 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 730 | |||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 165 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | 270 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 650 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Infotainment Package | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Premium Package Plus | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Power sport seats | 0 | 0 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 0 | 0 | ||
| Rearview camera | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | 0 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Bose 505W 10 speakers | 0 | |||
| Adaptive sport seats plus | 0 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 0 | |||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 0 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | 0 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 0 | |||
| Options (change) | 0 | 23,305 | 22,635 | 17,375 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $54,935 | $76,400 | $87,530 | $92,970 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Boxster
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Platinum | ||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,380 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,923 | ||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Explorer | Boxster | Boxster | Boxster |
| Trim | Platinum | Base | S | GTS |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Engine | 365hp V6 | 265hp H6 | 315hp H6 | 330hp H6 |
| Transmission | T6 | M6 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 500, 12 | 185, 7 | 445, 10 | 445, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 235/45-18 | 235/40-19 | 235/35-20 |
| Total Price | $54,935 | $76,400 | $87,530 | $92,970 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,915 | 0 | -250 | -1,900 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $48,020 | $76,400 | $87,280 | $91,070 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $10,880 | $14,670 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Boxster
| Model Year | 2018 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Explorer | Boxster | Boxster | Boxster |
| Trim | Platinum | Base | S | GTS |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | |||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | |||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | |||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | |||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | |||
| Remote climate control | $25 | |||
| Remote start | $150 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | |||
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | |||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||
| Curve control | $50 | |||
| Hill descent control | $250 | |||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |||
| Roll bar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |||
| Safety key | $5 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |||
| Terrain selector | $200 | |||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |||
| Roof rails | $250 | |||
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| 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 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |||
| Power convertible top | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | |
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | |||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Off-road navigation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | |||
| Compass | $0 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | |||
| Performance meter | $150 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | |
| 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-stowing third row seats | $1000 | |||
| Synthetic suede door panel trim | $250 | |||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $15,550 | $8,635 | $8,885 | $10,535 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $6,915 | $0 | $250 | $1,900 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -6,609 | 0 | -3 | -20 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Boxster
| Model Year | 2018 | 2016 |
| Model | Explorer | Boxster |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Convertible |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 97.4 in |
| Length | 198.3 in | 172.2 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 70.9 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 50.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,458 lb. | 2,889 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 38.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.5 in | 51.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 53.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 42.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 40.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 33.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.7 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 18% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 82% |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 800 | Yes |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 0 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Rearview camera | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 375 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Infotainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers | 350 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 365 | 29% |
| Premium Package Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Residual heat | 50 | No |
| Automatic air recirculation | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 2050 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 425 | 17% |
| Power sport seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 15% |
Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 18% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 82% |
| Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 42% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 58% |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 800 | Yes |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Rearview camera | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 375 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Infotainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 2% |
| Premium Package Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Residual heat | 50 | No |
| Automatic air recirculation | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1550 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 425 | 22% |
| Power sport seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 15% |
Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 18% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 82% |
| Rearview camera | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Infotainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Performance meter | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 31% |
| Premium Package Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Residual heat | 50 | No |
| Automatic air recirculation | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 15% |
| Adaptive sport seats plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 35% |
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