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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: $38,085

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $21,675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102010
ModelBoxsterBoxsterExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,600 $58,000 $33,280 $36,280
iPod integration 440 440    
Navigation system 3,110 3,110 1,995  
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710    
Audio controls on steering wheel 990 990    
Floor mats 90 90    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690    
Satellite radio 750 750    
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695    
Heated front seats 510 510    
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530    
Automatic climate control, front 550 550    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595    
Traffic information 0 0    
Convenience Package     1,995  
Navigation and Moon Package       2,845
iPod integration 0 0    
Navigation system 0 0 1,696  
Power Seat Package 1,318 1,318    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 842 842    
Floor mats 0 0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587    
Satellite radio 0 0    
Bluetooth cell phone link 0 0    
Heated front seats 0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451    
Automatic climate control, front 468 468    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0    
Traffic information 0 0    
Convenience Package     1,696  
Navigation and Moon Package       2,418
Options (change) 11,210 11,210 3,990 2,845
Options (change) 3,666 3,666 3,392 2,418
Destination 950 950 815 815
Total Price $59,760 $70,160 $38,085 $39,940

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,427
Model Year2010201020102010
ModelBoxsterBoxsterExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine255hp H6310hp H6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM6M6A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4185, 7190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$59,760$70,160$38,085$39,940
Adjustments for Features00-225-1,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,760$70,160$37,860$38,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,400$0$755

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2010201020102010
ModelBoxsterBoxsterExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$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 
911 assist  $25$25
Brake assist$50$50  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Roll bar$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Roof rack  $300$300
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 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Power convertible top$4000$4000  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Running boards  $350$350
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
iPod integration$100$100  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Off-road navigation system$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
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  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Folding third row seats  $600 
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,570$6,570$6,795$7,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$225$1,325
Value of Feature Adjustments00-208-1,228

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102010
ModelBoxsterExplorer
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.1 in113.7 in
Length172.1 in193.4 in
Width70.9 in73.7 in
Height50.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested107539%
Total Not Requested170061%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

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