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Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $39,475 Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| Difference: $16,260 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $36,769 Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| Difference: $11,731 | |||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | Boxster | Boxster | Explorer |
| Trim | Base | S | Limited |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $45,800 | $55,700 | $37,855 |
| Base Invoice | $39,923 | $43,512 | $35,268 |
| 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 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 530 | 530 | |
| Navigation system | 3,110 | 3,110 | 795 |
| Automatic climate control, front | 550 | 550 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 690 | 690 | |
| Heated front seats | 480 | 480 | |
| 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 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 451 | 451 | |
| Navigation system | 2,644 | 2,644 | 676 |
| Automatic climate control, front | 468 | 468 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 587 | 587 | |
| Heated front seats | 408 | 408 | |
| Options (change) | 9,075 | 9,075 | 795 |
| Options (change) | 7,717 | 7,717 | 676 |
| Destination | 860 | 860 | 825 |
| Total Price | $55,735 | $65,635 | $39,475 |
| Total Invoice | $48,500 | $52,089 | $36,769 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,585 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,897 | |||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | Boxster | Boxster | Explorer |
| Trim | Base | S | Limited |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 245hp H6 | 295hp H6 | 290hp V6 |
| Transmission | M5 | M6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 50, 4 | 230, 7 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-17 | 235/40-18 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $55,735 | $65,635 | $39,475 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -150 | -2,325 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $55,735 | $65,485 | $37,150 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $9,750 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $48,500 | $52,089 | $36,769 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -119 | -2,166 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $48,500 | $51,970 | $34,603 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,470 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | Boxster | Boxster | Explorer |
| Trim | Base | S | Limited |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | ||
| Curve control | $50 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||
| Roll bar | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | ||
| Safety key | $5 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | ||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Mid-engine configuration | $0 | $0 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | ||
| Power convertible top | $4000 | $4000 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | $400 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| Aux input | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | ||
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Automatic headlights | $125 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $5,480 | $5,630 | $7,805 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $150 | $2,325 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -119 | -2,166 |
Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | Boxster | Explorer |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 95.1 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 170.4 in | 197.1 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 51.0 in | 70.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,856 lb. | 4,558 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.4 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 51.7 in | 61.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.4 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.6 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 56.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.9 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 9.9 | 43.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.9 | 80.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster
| Power Seat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 18% |
Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S
| Power Seat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 18% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 11% |
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