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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: $43,180

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $23,300

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014
ModelExplorerBoxsterBoxster
TrimLimitedBaseS
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $37,855 $50,400 $62,100
Package 302A / 303A 4,500    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,170 2,170
Premium Package Plus   6,230 5,560
Infotainment Package   3,990 3,990
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 615
Obstacle detection, rear   530 530
Voice control for nav and audio   520 520
Power-folding mirrors   320 320
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0
Package 302A / 303A 3,825    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   0 0
Premium Package Plus   0 0
Infotainment Package   0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0
Obstacle detection, rear   451 451
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0
Power-folding mirrors   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0
Options (change) 4,500 15,085 14,415
Options (change) 3,825 451 451
Destination 825 995 995
Total Price $43,180 $66,480 $77,510

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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: $24,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,224
Model Year201220142014
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$43,180$66,480$77,510
Adjustments for Features-1,3600-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,820$66,480$77,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,530

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year201220142014
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  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $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
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
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 
App support $0$0
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
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 driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $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
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  
Total Value of Features$9,205$7,845$8,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,360$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2570-9

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20122014
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 302A / 303A
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 warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
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 Requested237557%
Total Not Requested180043%

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-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Wind blocker, small100No
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
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested267569%
Total Not Requested120031%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested36529%

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-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
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%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Wind blocker, small100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested217564%
Total Not Requested120036%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Total Requested90098%
Total Not Requested152%

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