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Ford Taurus vs. Porsche 718 Boxster Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Porsche 718 Boxster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,440

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $26,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017
ModelTaurus718 Boxster718 Boxster
TrimSHOBaseS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $42,770 $56,000 $68,400
Navigation system 795 1,730 1,730
Premium Package Plus   3,170 3,170
Power sport seats   2,320 2,320
Porsche Connect Plus   1,300 1,300
Heated steering wheel   470 470
Metallic paint (extra cost)   640 640
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0
Metal pedals   535 535
Blind spot warning system   690 690
Torque vectoring, brake-based   1,320 1,320
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,790  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     2,070
Navigation system 755 0 0
Premium Package Plus   0 0
Power sport seats   0 0
Porsche Connect Plus   0 0
Heated steering wheel   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0
Metal pedals   0 0
Blind spot warning system   0 0
Torque vectoring, brake-based   0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0
Options (change) 795 13,965 14,245
Options (change) 755 0 0
Destination 875 1,050 1,050
Total Price $44,440 $71,015 $83,695

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Porsche 718 Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Taurus SHO
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 718 Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,025
Model Year201820172017
ModelTaurus718 Boxster718 Boxster
TrimSHOBaseS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine365hp V6300hp H4350hp H4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12110, 6110, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$44,440$71,015$83,695
Adjustments for Features0-1,830-1,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,440$69,185$81,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,680

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Porsche 718 Boxster

Model Year201820172017
ModelTaurus718 Boxster718 Boxster
TrimSHOBaseS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power rear side windows$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Roll bar $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Residual heat $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Mid-engine configuration $0$0
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Power convertible top $4000$4000
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support$100  
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive, small $5$5
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Off-road navigation system $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,305$8,135$8,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,830$1,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-27-23

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Porsche 718 Boxster

Model Year20182017
ModelTaurus718 Boxster
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase112.9 in97.4 in
Length202.9 in172.4 in
Width76.2 in70.9 in
Height60.7 in50.4 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.2,945 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft39.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Boxster

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Torque vectoring, brake-based
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested155078%
Total Not Requested45022%
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 length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Total Requested12523%
Total Not Requested42577%

Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Boxster S

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Torque vectoring, brake-based
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
Sport suspension (upgrade)
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested25033%
Total Not Requested50067%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested155078%
Total Not Requested45022%
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 length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Total Requested12523%
Total Not Requested42577%

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