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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: $44,190

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $12,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,812

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $7,615

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720082008
ModelTaurusBoxsterBoxster
TrimSHOBaseS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $42,520 $45,800 $55,700
Base Invoice $40,182 $39,923 $43,512
Navigation system 795 3,110 3,110
Power Seat Package   1,550 1,550
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   690 690
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690 690
Floor mats   115 115
Heated front seats   480 480
Obstacle detection, rear   530 530
Automatic climate control, front   550 550
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel   1,360 1,360
Xenon HID headlights   1,090 1,090
Navigation system 755 2,644 2,644
Power Seat Package   1,318 1,318
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   587 587
Metallic paint (extra cost)   587 587
Floor mats   98 98
Heated front seats   408 408
Obstacle detection, rear   451 451
Automatic climate control, front   468 468
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel   1,156 1,156
Xenon HID headlights   927 927
Options (change) 795 10,165 10,165
Options (change) 755 8,644 8,644
Destination 875 860 860
Total Price $44,190 $56,825 $66,725
Total Invoice $41,812 $49,427 $53,016

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,903
Model Year201720082008
ModelTaurusBoxsterBoxster
TrimSHOBaseS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine365hp V6245hp H6295hp H6
TransmissionT6M5M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 1250, 4230, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20205/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$44,190$56,825$66,725
Adjustments for Features-3,4750-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,715$56,825$66,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,750
Total Invoice$41,812$49,427$53,016
Adjustments for Features-3,2880-119
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,524$49,427$52,897
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,470

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year201720082008
ModelTaurusBoxsterBoxster
TrimSHOBaseS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power rear side windows$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key$250  
Remote start$150  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
Rearview camera$200  
Roll bar $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
Rear air vents$100  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0$0
Exterior 
Power convertible top $4000$4000
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $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 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,305$5,830$5,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,475$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2880-119

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20172008
ModelTaurusBoxster
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase112.9 in95.1 in
Length202.9 in170.4 in
Width76.2 in70.9 in
Height60.7 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.2,856 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.0 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 audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested32581%
Total Not Requested7519%
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
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%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested32581%
Total Not Requested7519%
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
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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