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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: $26,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201520152015
ModelExplorerExplorerBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBaseSGTS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $51,400 $63,300 $73,500
Convenience Package 995        
Navigation system 2,505 1,995      
Convenience Package     900    
Power sport seats     2,320 2,320  
Infotainment Package     3,990 3,990 3,990
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710 710 710
Voice control for nav and audio     520 520 520
Obstacle detection, rear     530 530 530
Audio controls on steering wheel     615 615 165
Premium Package       1,170 965
Bose 505W 10 speakers       0  
Adaptive sport seats plus         3,025
Convenience Package 846        
Navigation system 2,129 1,696      
Convenience Package     0    
Power sport seats     0 0  
Infotainment Package     0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio     0 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear     451 451 451
Audio controls on steering wheel     0 0 0
Premium Package       0 0
Bose 505W 10 speakers       0  
Adaptive sport seats plus         0
Options (change) 3,500 1,995 9,585 9,855 9,905
Options (change) 2,975 1,696 451 451 451
Destination 815 815 995 995 995
Total Price $35,930 $38,360 $61,980 $74,150 $84,400

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,784
Model Year20092009201520152015
ModelExplorerExplorerBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBaseSGTS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine210hp V6210hp V6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6
TransmissionA5A5M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7185, 7445, 10445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18235/45-18235/40-19235/35-20
Total Price$35,930$38,360$61,980$74,150$84,400
Adjustments for Features0-1,750-2,055-3,655-7,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,930$36,610$59,925$70,495$77,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$0$10,570$17,395

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20092009201520152015
ModelExplorerExplorerBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBaseSGTS
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, power  $350$350$350
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
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 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150   
Rear HVAC unit $400   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
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
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 bumper protector$40$40   
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400
Running boards$350$350   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio  $50$50$50
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$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
Performance meter    $150
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$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 
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat  $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-folding third row seats $1000   
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
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600   
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
White-letter tires$0$0   
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Total Value of Features$4,840$6,590$6,895$8,495$11,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750$2,055$3,655$7,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,616-48-71-121

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20092015
ModelExplorerBoxster
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase113.7 in97.4 in
Length193.4 in172.2 in
Width73.7 in70.9 in
Height72.8 in50.5 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.6 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 control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested52578%
Total Not Requested15022%
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
App support0No
Total Requested86568%
Total Not Requested40032%

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%
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
App support0No
Total Requested86595%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

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
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested40037%
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70041%
Total Not Requested100059%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Performance meter150No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
App support0No
Total Requested86552%
Total Not Requested80048%

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