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Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,325

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $20,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,542

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $15,958

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelBoxsterBoxsterExplorer Sport Trac
TrimBaseSLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUT
Base Price $45,800 $55,700 $31,010
Base Invoice $39,923 $43,512 $28,752
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360 1,360  
Floor mats 115 115  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530  
Heated front seats 480 480  
Automatic climate control, front 550 550  
Navigation system 3,110 3,110 2,505
Convenience Package     995
Power Seat Package 1,318 1,318  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156 1,156  
Floor mats 98 98  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451  
Heated front seats 408 408  
Automatic climate control, front 468 468  
Navigation system 2,644 2,644 2,129
Convenience Package     846
Options (change) 9,075 9,075 3,500
Options (change) 7,717 7,717 2,975
Destination 860 860 815
Total Price $55,735 $65,635 $35,325
Total Invoice $48,500 $52,089 $32,542

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,670
Model Year200820082009
ModelBoxsterBoxsterExplorer Sport Trac
TrimBaseSLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUT
Engine245hp H6295hp H6210hp V6
TransmissionM5M6A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/65-18
Total Price$55,735$65,635$35,325
Adjustments for Features-1,480-1,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,255$64,005$35,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,750$0
Total Invoice$48,500$52,089$32,542
Adjustments for Features-1,288-1,2940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,212$50,795$32,542
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,583$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year200820082009
ModelBoxsterBoxsterExplorer Sport Trac
TrimBaseSLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150 
5-speed automatic  $900
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power rear side windows  $200
Power sliding rear window  $250
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Full-size spare tire  $225
Roll bar$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Storage compartment(s) in bed  $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear defrost$200$200 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Power convertible top$4000$4000 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Tubular side steps  $350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
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 driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver 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 recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$7,195$7,345$5,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,480$1,630$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,288-1,2940

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20082009
ModelBoxsterExplorer Sport Trac
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUT
Wheelbase95.1 in130.5 in
Length170.4 in210.2 in
Width70.9 in73.7 in
Height51.0 in72.5 in
Curb Weight2,856 lb.4,517 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

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 seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%

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 seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%

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