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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: $35,145

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $22,565

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220062006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSS Black EditionEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,100 $58,600 $65,200 $30,200 $32,515
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550 1,550    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710      
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530 255 255
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650    
Navigation system 3,430 3,455   1,995 1,995
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0        
Automatic climate control, front 650 650      
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 125    
Heated front seats 525 525 525    
Ultimate Convenience Group       350 350
Luxury Package       1,700  
Power Seat Package 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0      
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451 217 217
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0    
Navigation system 0 0   1,696 1,696
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0        
Automatic climate control, front 0 0      
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0    
Heated front seats 0 0 0    
Ultimate Convenience Group       298 298
Luxury Package       1,445  
Options (change) 8,660 8,685 3,380 4,300 2,600
Options (change) 451 451 451 3,656 2,211
Destination 950 950 950 645 645
Total Price $57,710 $68,235 $69,530 $35,145 $35,760

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,488
Model Year20122012201220062006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSS Black EditionEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7185, 7325, 11290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$57,710$68,235$69,530$35,145$35,760
Adjustments for Features-1,960-1,735-3,46000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,750$66,500$66,070$35,145$35,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,750$10,320$0$615

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122012201220062006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSS Black EditionEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
5-speed automatic   $900$900
RWD$0$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$250  
Wind blocker, small  $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Roof rails   $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000  
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400  
Running boards   $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200 $200  
Surround sound  $250  
Traffic information$25 $25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights  $50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers  $50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150  
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires   $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels    $350
White-letter tires   $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,310$6,085$7,810$4,350$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,960$1,735$3,460$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-48-36-7000

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122006
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
Porsche Boxster S Black Edition

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

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125072%
Total Not Requested47528%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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