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Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $0

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $38,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620102010
ModelBoxsterBoxsterExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $0 $0 $33,280 $36,280
Navigation system 0 0 1,995  
Convenience Package     1,995  
Navigation and Moon Package       2,845
Navigation system 0 0 1,696  
Convenience Package     1,696  
Navigation and Moon Package       2,418
Options (change) 0 0 3,990 2,845
Options (change) 0 0 3,392 2,418
Destination 0 0 815 815
Total Price $0 $0 $38,085 $39,940

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,783
Model Year2006200620102010
ModelBoxsterBoxsterExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp H6280hp H6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM5M6A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 7190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$0$0$38,085$39,940
Adjustments for Features0-150-13,470-14,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$0$-150$24,615$25,620
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$0$1,005

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2006200620102010
ModelBoxsterBoxsterExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control  $150$150
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power front side windows  $250$250
Power locks  $275$275
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Remote keyless entry  $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
911 assist  $25$25
Antilock brakes (ABS)  $400$400
Front side airbags  $350$350
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Traction control  $100$100
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Console with shifter  $150$150
Roof rack  $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Air conditioning  $900$900
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear defrost  $200$200
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Running boards  $350$350
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Power mirrors  $150$150
Tachometer  $75$75
Trip computer  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Floor mats  $75$75
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Folding third row seats  $600 
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$0$150$13,470$14,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$13,470$14,320
Value of Feature Adjustments00-12,468-13,268

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062010
ModelBoxsterExplorer
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.1 in113.7 in
Length170.4 in193.4 in
Width70.9 in73.7 in
Height51.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight2,856 lb.4,441 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 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
9.943.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.983.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60087%
Total Not Requested9013%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25No
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2775100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60087%
Total Not Requested9013%

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