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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: $40,930

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $17,525

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201120112011
ModelExplorerBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimLimitedBaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $37,855 $48,100 $58,600 $65,200
Package 301A 2,250      
Power Seat Package   1,550 1,550 1,550
Navigation system   3,430    
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats   800 800 800
Infotainment Package     3,640  
Package 301A 1,913      
Power Seat Package   0 0 0
Navigation system   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
Cooled or ventilated front seats   0 0 0
Infotainment Package     0  
Options (change) 2,250 9,405 9,615 4,125
Options (change) 1,913 451 451 451
Destination 825 950 950 950
Total Price $40,930 $58,455 $69,165 $70,275

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,933
Model Year2012201120112011
ModelExplorerBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimLimitedBaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine290hp V6255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6
TransmissionT6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12185, 7325, 11325, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$40,930$58,455$69,165$70,275
Adjustments for Features-2,9100-250-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,020$58,455$68,915$68,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,460$10,320

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year2012201120112011
ModelExplorerBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimLimitedBaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power liftgate$350   
Power rear side windows$200   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key$250   
Remote start$150   
Wind blocker, small   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Curve control$50   
Rearview camera$200   
Roll bar $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Safety key$5   
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Power convertible top $4000$4000$4000
Rear spoiler$200   
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio$50   
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0
SD Card slot$25   
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 capability$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Automatic headlights$125   
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers   $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
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   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power-stowing third row seats$1000   
Tailgating position, third row seats$50   
Total Value of Features$8,080$5,170$5,420$6,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,910$0$250$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7020-5-30

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20122011
ModelExplorerBoxster
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase112.6 in95.1 in
Length197.1 in172.1 in
Width78.9 in70.9 in
Height70.4 in50.9 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.2,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.6 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 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested107556%
Total Not Requested85044%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested85098%
Total Not Requested152%
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 player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested110075%
Total Not Requested36525%

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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