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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: $33,490

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $24,815

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201120112011
ModelTaurusBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimLimitedBaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $30,670 $48,100 $58,600 $65,200
Navigation system 1,995 3,430    
Power Seat Package   1,550 1,550 1,550
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers   0    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710  
Heated front seats   525 525 525
Obstacle detection, rear   530 530 530
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595 595
CD changer, in-dash   650 650 650
Automatic climate control, front   650 650  
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 615 125
Infotainment Package     3,640  
Navigation system 1,736 0    
Power Seat Package   0 0 0
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers   0    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0  
Heated front seats   0 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear   451 451 451
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0
CD changer, in-dash   0 0 0
Automatic climate control, front   0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0 0
Infotainment Package     0  
Options (change) 1,995 9,255 9,465 3,975
Options (change) 1,736 451 451 451
Destination 825 950 950 950
Total Price $33,490 $58,305 $69,015 $70,125

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Taurus Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,288
Model Year2009201120112011
ModelTaurusBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimLimitedBaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine263hp V6255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6
TransmissionA6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7185, 7325, 11325, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$33,490$58,305$69,015$70,125
Adjustments for Features0-2,270-2,520-3,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,490$56,035$66,495$66,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,460$10,320

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year2009201120112011
ModelTaurusBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimLimitedBaseSS Black Edition
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, manual $250$250$250
Wind blocker, small   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Roll bar $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents$100   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0
Exterior 
Power convertible top $4000$4000$4000
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Automatic headlights$125   
Compass$0   
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $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$250$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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600   
Total Value of Features$3,950$6,220$6,470$7,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,270$2,520$3,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-55-51-75

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20092011
ModelTaurusBoxster
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase112.9 in95.1 in
Length200.4 in172.1 in
Width74.5 in70.9 in
Height61.5 in50.9 in
Curb Weight3,644 lb.2,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.6 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
Porsche Boxster

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested82595%
Total Not Requested405%
Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested82556%
Total Not Requested64044%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S Black Edition

Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%

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