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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: $40,610

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $18,940

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092011
ModelBoxsterBoxsterExplorer
TrimBaseSLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $46,600 $56,700 $37,535
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550  
iPod integration 440 440  
Navigation system 3,110 3,110  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710  
Audio controls on steering wheel 990 990  
Floor mats 90 90  
Satellite radio 750 750  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530  
Automatic climate control, front 550 550  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690  
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800  
Package 301A     2,250
Power Seat Package 1,318 1,318  
iPod integration 0 0  
Navigation system 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 842 842  
Floor mats 0 0  
Satellite radio 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451  
Automatic climate control, front 468 468  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587  
Bluetooth cell phone link 0 0  
Heated front seats 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0 0  
Package 301A     1,913
Options (change) 12,000 12,000 2,250
Options (change) 3,666 3,666 1,913
Destination 950 950 825
Total Price $59,550 $69,650 $40,610

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,768
Model Year200920092011
ModelBoxsterBoxsterExplorer
TrimBaseSLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine255hp H6310hp H6290hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4185, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18255/50-20
Total Price$59,550$69,650$40,610
Adjustments for Features00-2,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,550$69,650$38,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,100$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920092011
ModelBoxsterBoxsterExplorer
TrimBaseSLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
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 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Total Value of Features$5,495$5,495$7,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,485
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,306

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092011
ModelBoxsterExplorer
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.1 in112.6 in
Length172.1 in197.1 in
Width70.9 in78.9 in
Height50.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.4,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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 Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested107556%
Total Not Requested85044%

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