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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: $36,215

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $18,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,594

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $12,743

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720112011
ModelBoxsterBoxsterExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSXLTLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,600 $55,500 $31,520 $37,535
Base Invoice $38,760 $48,415 $29,479 $34,952
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550    
Floor mats 115 115    
Audio controls on steering wheel 990 990    
Navigation system 3,070 3,070 795 795
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530    
Automatic climate control, front 550 550    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690    
Heated front seats 480 480    
Package 202A     3,075  
Power Seat Package 1,318 1,318    
Floor mats 98 98    
Audio controls on steering wheel 842 842    
Navigation system 2,610 2,610 676 676
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451    
Automatic climate control, front 468 468    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587    
Heated front seats 408 408    
Package 202A     2,614  
Options (change) 7,975 7,975 3,870 795
Options (change) 6,782 6,782 3,290 676
Destination 795 795 825 825
Total Price $54,370 $64,270 $36,215 $39,155
Total Invoice $46,337 $55,992 $33,594 $36,453

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,494
Model Year2007200720112011
ModelBoxsterBoxsterExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSXLTLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine245hp H6295hp H6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM5M6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 7?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$54,370$64,270$36,215$39,155
Adjustments for Features0-150-810-2,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,370$64,120$35,405$37,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,750$0$1,625
Total Invoice$46,337$55,992$33,594$36,453
Adjustments for Features0-131-751-1,978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,337$55,861$32,843$34,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,524$0$1,632

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2007200720112011
ModelBoxsterBoxsterExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSXLTLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key   $250
Remote start   $150
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Brake assist  $50$50
Curve control  $50$50
Rearview camera  $200$200
Roll bar$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Power convertible top$4000$4000  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Satellite radio  $200$200
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Stowable third row seats  $600$600
Total Value of Features$5,645$5,795$6,455$7,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$810$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-131-751-1,978

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072011
ModelBoxsterExplorer
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.1 in112.6 in
Length170.4 in197.1 in
Width70.9 in78.9 in
Height51.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,856 lb.4,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
9.943.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.980.7 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 XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested190059%
Total Not Requested132541%

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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