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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: $36,620

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $17,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,026

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $12,311

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007201320132013
ModelBoxsterBoxsterExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSXLTLimitedSport
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,600 $55,500 $32,680 $38,100 $40,780
Base Invoice $38,760 $48,415 $30,474 $35,528 $38,027
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550      
Audio controls on steering wheel 990 990      
Navigation system 3,070 3,070 795 795 795
Floor mats 115 115      
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530      
Automatic climate control, front 550 550      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690      
Heated front seats 480 480      
Package 202A     2,250    
Power Seat Package 1,318 1,318      
Audio controls on steering wheel 842 842      
Navigation system 2,610 2,610 694 694 694
Floor mats 98 98      
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451      
Automatic climate control, front 468 468      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587      
Heated front seats 408 408      
Package 202A     1,963    
Options (change) 7,975 7,975 3,045 795 795
Options (change) 6,782 6,782 2,657 694 694
Destination 795 795 895 895 895
Total Price $54,370 $64,270 $36,620 $39,790 $42,470
Total Invoice $46,337 $55,992 $34,026 $37,117 $39,616

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,157
Model Year20072007201320132013
ModelBoxsterBoxsterExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSXLTLimitedSport
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine245hp H6295hp H6290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM5M6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 7?, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$54,370$64,270$36,620$39,790$42,470
Adjustments for Features0-150-910-2,225-3,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,370$64,120$35,710$37,565$38,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,750$0$1,855$3,060
Total Invoice$46,337$55,992$34,026$37,117$39,616
Adjustments for Features0-131-846-2,076-3,451
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,337$55,861$33,180$35,041$36,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,524$0$1,861$2,985

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072007201320132013
ModelBoxsterBoxsterExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSXLTLimitedSport
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manual $150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50
Power rear side windows  $200$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$25
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Curve control  $50$50$50
Hill descent control    $250
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Roll bar$200$200   
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Safety key  $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500
Terrain selector    $200
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15   
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Power convertible top$4000$4000   
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400   
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
HD radio   $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25$25
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
Power-folding mirrors   $50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100   
Stowable third row seats  $600$600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$5,995$6,145$6,905$8,220$9,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$910$2,225$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-131-846-2,076-3,451

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072013
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.4,535 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 audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested160060%
Total Not Requested107540%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

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

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