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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: $31,355

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $25,680

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320072007
ModelBoxsterBoxsterExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $49,500 $60,900 $28,370 $31,115
Power sport seats 2,320 2,320    
Convenience Package 1,170 1,170    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710    
Satellite radio 670 670 195 195
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 255  
CD changer, in-dash 570 570    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615    
Luxury Package     1,450  
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Power sport seats 0 0    
Convenience Package 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Satellite radio 0 0 166 166
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 217  
CD changer, in-dash 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0    
Luxury Package     1,232  
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Options (change) 6,585 6,585 2,250 545
Options (change) 451 451 1,913 464
Destination 950 950 735 735
Total Price $57,035 $68,435 $31,355 $32,395

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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: $22,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,104
Model Year2013201320072007
ModelBoxsterBoxsterExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine265hp H6315hp H6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM6M6A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4185, 7290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$57,035$68,435$31,355$32,395
Adjustments for Features-2,745-3,24500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,290$65,190$31,355$32,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,900$0$1,040

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2013201320072007
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, power$350$350  
Wind blocker, small$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Roll bar$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Power convertible top$4000$4000  
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
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  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,870$7,370$4,125$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,745$3,245$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-67-6600

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132007
ModelBoxsterExplorer
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase97.4 in113.7 in
Length172.2 in193.4 in
Width70.9 in73.7 in
Height50.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 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 sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested52568%
Total Not Requested25032%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested52568%
Total Not Requested25032%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
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 Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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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