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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: $44,440

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $25,845

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016201620162016
ModelTaurusBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimSHOBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $42,770 $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600
Navigation system 795        
Power sport seats   2,320 2,320 2,320  
Infotainment Package   3,990   3,990 3,990
Premium Package Plus   3,620   2,950 1,965
Rearview camera   1,515 655 1,515 1,515
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 365 615 165
Auto-dimming headlights   520 520 520 520
Heated steering wheel   270 270 270 270
Torque vectoring, brake-based   1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,790 1,790 1,790  
Voice control for nav and audio   520 520 520 520
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710 710
Cooled or ventilated front seats     730   730
HD radio     1,040    
Proximity key     790    
Interior ambient lighting     340    
App support     210    
Bose 505W 10 speakers       0  
Adaptive sport seats plus         3,025
Sport suspension (upgrade)         0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         650
Navigation system 755        
Power sport seats   0 0 0  
Infotainment Package   0   0 0
Premium Package Plus   0   0 0
Rearview camera   0 0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0 0 0
Auto-dimming headlights   0 0 0 0
Heated steering wheel   0 0 0 0
Torque vectoring, brake-based   0 0 0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0
Cooled or ventilated front seats     0   0
HD radio     0    
Proximity key     0    
Interior ambient lighting     0    
App support     0    
Bose 505W 10 speakers       0  
Adaptive sport seats plus         0
Sport suspension (upgrade)         0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         0
Options (change) 795 17,190 11,580 16,520 15,380
Options (change) 755 0 0 0 0
Destination 875 995 995 995 995
Total Price $44,440 $70,285 $71,675 $81,415 $90,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Taurus SHO
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,094
Model Year20182016201620162016
ModelTaurusBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimSHOBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine365hp V6265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6
TransmissionT6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7185, 7185, 7445, 10445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20
Total Price$44,440$70,285$71,675$81,415$90,975
Adjustments for Features0-840-840-1,340-3,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,440$69,445$70,835$80,075$87,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,390$10,630$17,740

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20182016201620162016
ModelTaurusBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimSHOBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Power rear side windows$200    
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Remote start$150    
Sunshade, rear, power$225    
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Blind spot warning system$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Curve control$50    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Roll bar $200$200$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$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0$0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0
Power convertible top $4000$4000$4000$4000
Rear spoiler$200    
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400$400
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Surround sound$250  $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25    
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Chronometer    $100
Compass$0    
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250    
Performance meter    $150
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Folding second row seats$300    
Heated second row seats$200    
Leather door panel trim   $250 
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim    $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$6,405$7,245$7,245$7,745$10,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$840$840$1,340$3,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-12-12-16-41

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20182016
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 Weight3,970 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
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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 seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested36529%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested205083%
Total Not Requested42517%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Black Edition

Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
HD radio
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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 seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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 seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested90098%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested155078%
Total Not Requested42522%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
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
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 seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested80047%
Total Not Requested90053%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
App support0Yes
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested115069%
Total Not Requested51531%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested125085%
Total Not Requested22515%

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