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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: $29,860

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920162016201620162016
ModelTaurusBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimLimitedBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyder
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $30,670 $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $82,100
Navigation system 1,995          
Convenience Package   900        
Power sport seats   2,320 2,320 2,320    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710 710 710
Voice control for nav and audio   520 520   520 520
Infotainment Package   3,990     3,990  
Obstacle detection, rear   530   530 530  
CD changer, in-dash   670 670 570 670 670
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 365 615 165  
Satellite radio     670 670    
Premium Package       1,170 965  
Adaptive sport seats plus         3,025 2,635
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         650 650
Automatic climate control, front           760
PCM           2,965
Heated front seats           530
Navigation system 1,736          
Convenience Package   0        
Power sport seats   0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0   0 0
Infotainment Package   0     0  
Obstacle detection, rear   0   0 0  
CD changer, in-dash   0 0 0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0 0 0  
Satellite radio     0 0    
Premium Package       0 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus         0 0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         0 0
Automatic climate control, front           0
PCM           0
Heated front seats           0
Options (change) 1,995 10,255 5,255 6,585 11,225 9,440
Options (change) 1,736 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 825 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $33,490 $63,350 $65,350 $71,480 $86,820 $92,535

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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: $26,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,716
Model Year200920162016201620162016
ModelTaurusBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimLimitedBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyder
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine263hp V6265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6375hp H6
TransmissionA6M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7185, 7185, 7185, 7445, 10185, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20235/35-20
Total Price$33,490$63,350$65,350$71,480$86,820$92,535
Adjustments for Features0-3,420-4,620-3,955-8,470-4,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,490$59,930$60,730$67,525$78,350$88,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$800$7,595$18,420$28,310

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year200920162016201620162016
ModelTaurusBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimLimitedBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyder
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000     
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150$150
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$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$350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25     
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250 
Roll bar $200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50     
Temporary spare tire$150     
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100
Vehicle health reports$0     
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100     
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   $75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500$500
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500$500
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0$0$0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0$0
Convertible top     $3000
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0$0
Power convertible top $4000$4000$4000$4000 
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400$400$400
Infotainment 
App support $0  $0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0 $0$0
HD radio $50  $50 
Media drive $15$15 $15$15
Navigation system$600$600$600 $600$600
Off-road navigation system $0$0 $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25     
Surround sound    $250 
Traffic information $25$25 $25$25
USB port$25$25$25 $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0     
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25     
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150$150 
Chronometer    $100$100
Compass$0     
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Headlight washers  $50$50$50 
Performance meter    $150 
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50     
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100
Folding passenger seat$150     
Folding second row seats$300     
Leather door panel trim   $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim    $250$250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0$0
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600     
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Total Value of Features$4,925$8,345$9,545$8,880$13,395$9,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,420$4,620$3,955$8,470$4,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-54-70-55-97-46

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20092016
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
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?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested82565%
Total Not Requested44035%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Black Edition

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 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
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 Requested55032%
Total Not Requested115068%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Performance meter150No
App support0No
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
Total Requested82550%
Total Not Requested84050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Spyder

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested32568%
Total Not Requested15032%
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
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 Requested55032%
Total Not Requested115068%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%

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