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Ford Taurus vs. Porsche Boxster Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Porsche Boxster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,580

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $31,070

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201520152015
ModelTaurusBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimLimitedBaseSGTS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $27,620 $51,400 $63,300 $73,500
Limited Convenience Package 475      
Navigation system 1,995      
Stability control 495      
Satellite radio 195   670  
Convenience Package   900    
Power sport seats   2,320 2,320  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710
Voice control for nav and audio   520   520
Infotainment Package   3,990   3,990
Obstacle detection, rear   530 530 530
CD changer, in-dash   670 570 670
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 615 165
Premium Package     1,170 965
Adaptive sport seats plus       3,025
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       650
Limited Convenience Package 413      
Navigation system 1,736      
Stability control 431      
Satellite radio 170   0  
Convenience Package   0    
Power sport seats   0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   0   0
Infotainment Package   0   0
Obstacle detection, rear   451 451 451
CD changer, in-dash   0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0 0
Premium Package     0 0
Adaptive sport seats plus       0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       0
Options (change) 3,160 10,255 6,585 11,225
Options (change) 2,750 451 451 451
Destination 800 995 995 995
Total Price $31,580 $62,650 $70,880 $85,720

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Taurus Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,640
Model Year2008201520152015
ModelTaurusBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimLimitedBaseSGTS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine263hp V6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6
TransmissionA6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7185, 7185, 7445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/45-18235/40-19235/35-20
Total Price$31,580$62,650$70,880$85,720
Adjustments for Features0-3,745-4,280-8,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,580$58,905$66,600$76,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,695$18,020

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year2008201520152015
ModelTaurusBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimLimitedBaseSGTS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power rear side windows$200   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Roll bar $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Power convertible top $4000$4000$4000
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400
Infotainment 
App support $0 $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0 $0
HD radio $50 $50
Media drive $15 $15
Navigation system$600$600 $600
Off-road navigation system $0 $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound   $250
Traffic information $25 $25
USB port$25$25 $25
Voice control for external devices$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers  $50$50
Performance meter   $150
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Metal pedals $75$75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$3,925$7,670$8,205$12,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,745$4,280$8,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-86-87-148

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20082015
ModelTaurusBoxster
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase112.9 in97.4 in
Length200.4 in172.2 in
Width74.5 in70.9 in
Height61.5 in50.5 in
Curb Weight3,644 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume21.2 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested39076%
Total Not Requested12524%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested52578%
Total Not Requested15022%
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 seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested55042%
Total Not Requested75058%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
App support0No
Total Requested82565%
Total Not Requested44035%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested67553%
Total Not Requested60047%
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 seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested55042%
Total Not Requested75058%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested40037%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
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
Total Requested55032%
Total Not Requested115068%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Performance meter150No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
App support0No
Total Requested82550%
Total Not Requested84050%

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