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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: $34,120

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $20,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,535

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $15,355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720082008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,600 $55,500 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $38,760 $48,415 $27,273 $30,178
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550    
Floor mats 115 115    
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 295  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690    
Heated front seats 480 480    
Audio controls on steering wheel 990 990    
Navigation system 3,070 3,070 1,995 1,995
Automatic climate control, front 550 550    
CD changer, remote 650 650    
Luxury Package     1,290  
Audiophile Package     510  
Power Seat Package 1,318 1,318    
Floor mats 98 98    
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 251  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587    
Heated front seats 408 408    
Audio controls on steering wheel 842 842    
Navigation system 2,610 2,610 1,696 1,696
Automatic climate control, front 468 468    
CD changer, remote 553 553    
Luxury Package     1,097  
Audiophile Package     433  
Options (change) 8,625 8,625 4,090 1,995
Options (change) 7,335 7,335 3,477 1,696
Destination 795 795 785 785
Total Price $55,020 $64,920 $34,120 $35,175
Total Invoice $46,890 $56,545 $31,535 $32,659

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,400
Model Year2007200720082008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine245hp H6295hp 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$55,020$64,920$34,120$35,175
Adjustments for Features-1,120-1,27000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,900$63,650$34,120$35,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,750$0$1,055
Total Invoice$46,890$56,545$31,535$32,659
Adjustments for Features-955-1,10600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,935$55,439$31,535$32,659
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,504$0$1,124

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2007200720082008
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 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Roll bar$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$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$275
Power convertible top$4000$4000  
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,295$6,445$5,175$5,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,120$1,270$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-955-1,10600

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072008
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
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 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

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
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested102580%
Total Not Requested25020%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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