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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: $34,315

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $23,990

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSS Black EditionEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,100 $58,600 $65,200 $29,245 $32,395
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550 1,550    
Navigation system 3,430     1,995 1,995
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710      
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530 295  
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650    
Heated front seats 525 525 525    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 125    
Automatic climate control, front 650 650      
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595    
Infotainment Package   3,640      
Luxury Package       1,290  
Audiophile Package       510  
Satellite radio       195 195
Power Seat Package 0 0 0    
Navigation system 0     1,696 1,696
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0      
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451 251  
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0    
Heated front seats 0 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0    
Automatic climate control, front 0 0      
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0    
Infotainment Package   0      
Luxury Package       1,097  
Audiophile Package       433  
Satellite radio       166 166
Options (change) 9,255 9,465 3,975 4,285 2,190
Options (change) 451 451 451 3,643 1,862
Destination 950 950 950 785 785
Total Price $58,305 $69,015 $70,125 $34,315 $35,370

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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: $22,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,352
Model Year20122012201220082008
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, 7325, 11325, 11190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$58,305$69,015$70,125$34,315$35,370
Adjustments for Features-1,120-1,370-2,6200-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,185$67,645$67,505$34,315$35,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,460$10,320$0$805

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122012201220082008
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  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000  
Rear bumper protector   $40$40
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400  
Running boards   $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound $250$250  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
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  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Steering-linked headlights  $150  
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
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 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600
White-letter tires   $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,235$6,485$7,735$5,115$5,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,120$1,370$2,620$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-27-28-520-232

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122008
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%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested82556%
Total Not Requested64044%

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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested102580%
Total Not Requested25020%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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