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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: $41,695

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $19,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020152015
ModelBoxsterBoxsterExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSLimitedSport
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,600 $58,000 $38,200 $43,100
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550    
iPod integration 440 440    
Navigation system 3,110 3,110    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710    
Floor mats 90 90    
Audio controls on steering wheel 990 990    
Satellite radio 750 750    
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695    
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530    
Automatic climate control, front 550 550    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690    
Heated front seats 510 510    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595    
Heated steering wheel 210 210    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800    
Traffic information 0 0    
Package 301A     2,600  
Package 401A       4,300
Power Seat Package 1,318 1,318    
iPod integration 0 0    
Navigation system 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Floor mats 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 842 842    
Satellite radio 0 0    
Bluetooth cell phone link 0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451    
Automatic climate control, front 468 468    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587    
Heated front seats 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0    
Heated steering wheel 0 0    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0 0    
Traffic information 0 0    
Package 301A     2,269  
Package 401A       3,752
Options (change) 12,220 12,220 2,600 4,300
Options (change) 3,666 3,666 2,269 3,752
Destination 950 950 895 895
Total Price $60,770 $71,170 $41,695 $48,295

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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: $21,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,510
Model Year2010201020152015
ModelBoxsterBoxsterExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSLimitedSport
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine255hp H6310hp H6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4185, 7390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$60,770$71,170$41,695$48,295
Adjustments for Features00-2,860-5,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,770$71,170$38,835$43,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,400$0$4,400

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2010201020152015
ModelBoxsterBoxsterExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSLimitedSport
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control  $50$50
Hill descent control   $250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Roll bar$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Terrain selector   $200
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Off-road navigation system$0$0  
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
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$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
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000 
Stowable third row seats   $600
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,220$6,220$9,080$11,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,860$5,060
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,660-4,698

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102015
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.4,535 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?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested117555%
Total Not Requested95045%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested162552%
Total Not Requested152548%

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