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Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Boxster Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Boxster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,930

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $21,725

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelExplorerExplorerBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $48,100 $58,600 $65,200
Convenience Package 995        
Navigation system 2,505 1,995 3,430    
Power Seat Package     1,550 1,550 1,550
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers     0    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710 710  
Heated front seats     525 525 525
Obstacle detection, rear     530 530 530
Voice control for nav and audio     595 595 595
Automatic climate control, front     650 650  
Audio controls on steering wheel     615 615 125
Infotainment Package       3,640  
Convenience Package 846        
Navigation system 2,129 1,696 0    
Power Seat Package     0 0 0
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers     0    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0  
Heated front seats     0 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear     451 451 451
Voice control for nav and audio     0 0 0
Automatic climate control, front     0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel     0 0 0
Infotainment Package       0  
Options (change) 3,500 1,995 8,605 8,815 3,325
Options (change) 2,975 1,696 451 451 451
Destination 815 815 950 950 950
Total Price $35,930 $38,360 $57,655 $68,365 $69,475

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,756
Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelExplorerExplorerBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine210hp V6210hp V6255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6
TransmissionA5A5M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7185, 7325, 11325, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$35,930$38,360$57,655$68,365$69,475
Adjustments for Features0-1,750-905-1,155-2,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,930$36,610$56,750$67,210$67,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$0$10,460$10,320

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelExplorerExplorerBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Wind blocker, small    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Trailer sway control$25$25   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75    
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Roof rack$300$300   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150   
Rear HVAC unit $400   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Power convertible top  $4000$4000$4000
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400
Running boards$350$350   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound   $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  $150
Automatic headlights$125$125   
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights    $50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50   
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75   
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600   
White-letter tires$0$0   
Total Value of Features$5,315$7,065$6,220$6,470$7,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750$905$1,155$2,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,616-22-24-48

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20092012
ModelExplorerBoxster
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase113.7 in95.1 in
Length193.4 in172.1 in
Width73.7 in70.9 in
Height72.8 in50.9 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested107581%
Total Not Requested25019%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested865100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested86559%
Total Not Requested60041%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S Black Edition

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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%

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