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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: $41,600

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $18,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201220122012
ModelTaurusBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimSHOBaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $39,980 $48,100 $58,600 $65,200
Navigation system 795 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
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 615 125
Cooled or ventilated front seats   800 800 800
Convenience Package   2,490 2,490  
Infotainment Package     3,640  
Navigation system 710 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
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0 0
Cooled or ventilated front seats   0 0 0
Convenience Package   0 0  
Infotainment Package     0  
Options (change) 795 11,245 11,455 4,125
Options (change) 710 451 451 451
Destination 825 950 950 950
Total Price $41,600 $60,295 $71,005 $70,275

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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: $19,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,388
Model Year2014201220122012
ModelTaurusBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimSHOBaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine365hp V6255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6
TransmissionT6M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7185, 7325, 11325, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$41,600$60,295$71,005$70,275
Adjustments for Features-6850-250-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,915$60,295$70,755$70,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,460$9,730

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year2014201220122012
ModelTaurusBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimSHOBaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power rear side windows$200   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key$250   
Remote start$150   
Tilt steering wheel, power$200   
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Curve control$50   
Rearview camera$200   
Roll bar $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Safety key$5   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
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$175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0
Exterior 
Power convertible top $4000$4000$4000
Rear spoiler$200   
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Automatic headlights$125   
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$6,430$5,745$5,995$5,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$685$0$250$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-6330-5-5

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20142012
ModelTaurusBoxster
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase112.9 in95.1 in
Length202.9 in172.1 in
Width76.2 in70.9 in
Height60.7 in50.9 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.2,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.6 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
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 information25Yes
Total Requested85098%
Total Not Requested152%
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 seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested92564%
Total Not Requested52536%

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 seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested85058%
Total Not Requested61542%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested92564%
Total Not Requested52536%

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 seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%

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