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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: $54,935

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $14,860

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820132013
ModelExplorerBoxsterBoxster
TrimPlatinumBaseS
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $53,940 $49,500 $60,900
Infotainment Package   3,860 3,860
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710
App support   210 210
Power-folding mirrors   320 320
Obstacle detection, front   330 330
Obstacle detection, rear   530 530
Voice control for nav and audio   520 520
Cooled or ventilated front seats   730 730
Sport suspension (upgrade)   1,235 1,235
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,385 2,385
Interior ambient lighting   340 340
Illuminated door sill trim plates   775 775
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   1,250 1,250
Wood trim   1,790 1,790
Premium Package   4,360 3,760
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0
Infotainment Package   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
App support   0 0
Power-folding mirrors   0 0
Obstacle detection, front   0 0
Obstacle detection, rear   451 451
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0
Cooled or ventilated front seats   0 0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0 0
Interior ambient lighting   0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   0 0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   0 0
Wood trim   0 0
Premium Package   0 0
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0
Options (change) 0 19,345 18,745
Options (change) 0 451 451
Destination 995 950 950
Total Price $54,935 $69,795 $80,595

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Platinum
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,780
Model Year201820132013
ModelExplorerBoxsterBoxster
TrimPlatinumBaseS
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine365hp V6265hp H6315hp H6
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12185, 7445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$54,935$69,795$80,595
Adjustments for Features-8,7150-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,220$69,795$80,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,550

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year201820132013
ModelExplorerBoxsterBoxster
TrimPlatinumBaseS
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Remote climate control$25  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
Forward collision warning$200  
Hill descent control$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
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  
Terrain selector$200  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
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  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Power convertible top $4000$4000
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
Off-road navigation system $0$0
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$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Metal pedals $75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$15,750$7,035$7,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,715$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,3300-4

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20182013
ModelExplorerBoxster
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase112.6 in97.4 in
Length198.3 in172.2 in
Width78.9 in70.9 in
Height70.0 in50.5 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather800Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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 seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Wind blocker, small100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
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 Requested245077%
Total Not Requested72523%

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%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather800Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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 seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Wind blocker, small100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
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 Requested195073%
Total Not Requested72527%

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