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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: $41,595

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $20,740

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420132013
ModelExplorerExplorerBoxsterBoxster
TrimLimitedSportBaseS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $38,100 $41,675 $49,500 $60,900
Package 301A 2,600      
Package 401A   4,130    
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
Heated steering wheel     270 270
Interior ambient lighting     340 340
Leather Package     500 500
Audio controls on steering wheel     615 615
Bose 505W 10 speakers       0
Package 301A 2,269      
Package 401A   3,604    
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
Heated steering wheel     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) 2,600 4,130 11,885 11,885
Options (change) 2,269 3,604 451 451
Destination 895 895 950 950
Total Price $41,595 $46,700 $62,335 $73,735

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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: $22,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,877
Model Year2014201420132013
ModelExplorerExplorerBoxsterBoxster
TrimLimitedSportBaseS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine290hp V6365hp V6265hp H6315hp H6
TransmissionT6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12185, 7445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$41,595$46,700$62,335$73,735
Adjustments for Features-1,535-3,6350-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,060$43,065$62,335$72,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,005$0$10,650

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year2014201420132013
ModelExplorerExplorerBoxsterBoxster
TrimLimitedSportBaseS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100 $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote start$150$150  
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Blind spot warning system $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Curve control$50$50  
Hill descent control $250  
Inflatable rear seat belts $200  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera$200$200  
Roll bar  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Terrain selector $200  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$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$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Power convertible top  $4000$4000
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
Off-road navigation system  $0$0
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$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   
Stowable third row seats $600  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200$200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$8,555$10,655$7,020$7,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,535$3,635$0$750
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,428-3,3750-14

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20142013
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 Weight4,535 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?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested132562%
Total Not Requested80038%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested172554%
Total Not Requested147546%

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, power100Yes
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 Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%
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, power100Yes
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 Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%
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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