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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: $42,665

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $26,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016201620162016
ModelExplorerBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimLimitedBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $37,535 $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600
Package 302A 4,305        
Power sport seats   2,320 2,320 2,320  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,170 2,170 2,170 2,170
Infotainment Package   3,990   3,990 3,990
Premium Package Plus   3,620   2,950 1,965
Rearview camera   1,515 655 1,515 1,515
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 365 615 165
Power-folding mirrors   320 320 320 320
Voice control for nav and audio   520 520 520 520
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710 710
Cooled or ventilated front seats     730   730
HD radio     1,040    
Proximity key     790    
Interior ambient lighting     340    
Bose 505W 10 speakers       0  
Adaptive sport seats plus         3,025
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         650
Package 302A 3,659        
Power sport seats   0 0 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   0 0 0 0
Infotainment Package   0   0 0
Premium Package Plus   0   0 0
Rearview camera   0 0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0 0 0
Power-folding mirrors   0 0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0
Cooled or ventilated front seats     0   0
HD radio     0    
Proximity key     0    
Interior ambient lighting     0    
Bose 505W 10 speakers       0  
Adaptive sport seats plus         0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         0
Options (change) 4,305 15,780 9,960 15,110 15,760
Options (change) 3,659 0 0 0 0
Destination 825 995 995 995 995
Total Price $42,665 $68,875 $70,055 $80,005 $91,355

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,758
Model Year20112016201620162016
ModelExplorerBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimLimitedBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine290hp V6265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6
TransmissionT6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12185, 7185, 7445, 10445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20
Total Price$42,665$68,875$70,055$80,005$91,355
Adjustments for Features-78500-500-3,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,880$68,875$70,055$79,505$87,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,180$10,630$18,530

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20112016201620162016
ModelExplorerBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimLimitedBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Power liftgate$350    
Power rear side windows$200    
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Remote start$150    
Semi-automated parking system$500    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Curve control$50    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Roll bar $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50    
Safety key$5    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Trailer sway control$25    
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Roof rails$250    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls$150    
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $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
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0
Power convertible top $4000$4000$4000$4000
Rear spoiler$200    
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400$400
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
App support $0 $0$0
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25    
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot$25    
Surround sound$250  $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25    
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Chronometer    $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250    
Performance meter    $150
Spotter mirror(s)$50    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Folding second row seats$300    
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000    
Synthetic suede door panel trim    $250
Tailgating position, third row seats$50    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Total Value of Features$8,780$7,995$7,995$8,495$11,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$785$0$0$500$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-72600-6-43

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20112016
ModelExplorerBoxster
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase112.6 in97.4 in
Length197.1 in172.2 in
Width78.9 in70.9 in
Height70.4 in50.5 in
Curb Weight4,579 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested237560%
Total Not Requested160040%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
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?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested36529%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested197580%
Total Not Requested50020%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Black Edition

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%
HD radio
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
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?
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested90098%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested147575%
Total Not Requested50025%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested70041%
Total Not Requested100059%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
App support0No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested115069%
Total Not Requested51531%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested117580%
Total Not Requested30020%

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