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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: $21,135

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220132013
ModelExplorerBoxsterBoxster
TrimLimitedBaseS
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $37,855 $49,500 $60,900
Package 301A 2,250    
Convenience Package   1,170 1,170
Power sport seats   2,320 2,320
Infotainment Package   3,860 3,860
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710
Power-folding mirrors   320 320
Voice control for nav and audio   520 520
Obstacle detection, rear   530 530
Cooled or ventilated front seats   730 730
Interior ambient lighting   340 340
Leather Package   500 500
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 615
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0
Package 301A 1,913    
Convenience Package   0 0
Power sport seats   0 0
Infotainment Package   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Power-folding mirrors   0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0
Obstacle detection, rear   451 451
Cooled or ventilated front seats   0 0
Interior ambient lighting   0 0
Leather Package   0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0
Options (change) 2,250 11,615 11,615
Options (change) 1,913 451 451
Destination 825 950 950
Total Price $40,930 $62,065 $73,465

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,542
Model Year201220132013
ModelExplorerBoxsterBoxster
TrimLimitedBaseS
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine290hp V6265hp H6315hp H6
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12185, 7445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$40,930$62,065$73,465
Adjustments for Features-1,1600-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,770$62,065$72,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,650

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year201220132013
ModelExplorerBoxsterBoxster
TrimLimitedBaseS
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $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  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Curve control$50  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera$200  
Roll bar $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $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
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Mid-engine configuration $0$0
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Power convertible top $4000$4000
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Off-road navigation system $0$0
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250 $250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
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
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals $75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200$200
Total Value of Features$8,055$6,895$7,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,160$0$750
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0770-14

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20122013
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 Weight4,558 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 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested112558%
Total Not Requested80042%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested52568%
Total Not Requested25032%
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?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
Total Requested85070%
Total Not Requested36530%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested52568%
Total Not Requested25032%
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?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested85098%
Total Not Requested152%

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