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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: $43,540

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $23,855

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020142014
ModelTaurusBoxsterBoxster
TrimSHOBaseS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $37,770 $50,400 $62,100
Navigation system 1,750    
Package 401B 2,000    
Adaptive cruise control 1,195    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,170 2,170
Premium Package Plus   6,230 5,560
Infotainment Package   3,990 3,990
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 615
Sport suspension (upgrade)   1,235 1,235
Obstacle detection, rear   530 530
Voice control for nav and audio   520 520
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0
Navigation system 1,523    
Package 401B 1,740    
Adaptive cruise control 1,040    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   0 0
Premium Package Plus   0 0
Infotainment Package   0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0 0
Obstacle detection, rear   451 451
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0
Options (change) 4,945 16,000 15,330
Options (change) 4,303 451 451
Destination 825 995 995
Total Price $43,540 $67,395 $78,425

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Taurus SHO
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,378
Model Year201020142014
ModelTaurusBoxsterBoxster
TrimSHOBaseS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine365hp V6265hp H6315hp H6
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12185, 7445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$43,540$67,395$78,425
Adjustments for Features0-1,275-1,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,540$66,120$76,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,530

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year201020142014
ModelTaurusBoxsterBoxster
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power rear side windows$200  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera$200  
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Mid-engine configuration $0$0
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Power convertible top $4000$4000
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
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  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim  $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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,580$7,855$8,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,275$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-27-33

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20102014
ModelTaurusBoxster
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase112.9 in97.4 in
Length202.9 in172.2 in
Width76.2 in70.9 in
Height60.7 in50.5 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.6 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 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401B
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900No
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75038%
Total Not Requested125062%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wind blocker, small100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150No
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 seat100No
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested240062%
Total Not Requested147538%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested86568%
Total Not Requested40032%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wind blocker, small100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150No
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 seat100No
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested190056%
Total Not Requested147544%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested86595%
Total Not Requested505%

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