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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: $29,035

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620082008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyderEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $82,100 $29,245 $32,395
Power sport seats 2,320 2,320 2,320        
Convenience Package 900            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710 710    
Obstacle detection, rear 530   530 530   295  
CD changer, in-dash 670 670 570 670 670    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165      
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520   520 520    
Infotainment Package 3,990     3,990      
Satellite radio   670 670     195 195
Premium Package     1,170 965      
Adaptive sport seats plus       3,025 2,635    
PCM         2,965    
Automatic climate control, front         760    
Heated front seats         530    
Luxury Package           1,290  
Navigation system           1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package           510  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces           0  
Power sport seats 0 0 0        
Convenience Package 0            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 0   0 0   251  
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0      
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0   0 0    
Infotainment Package 0     0      
Satellite radio   0 0     166 166
Premium Package     0 0      
Adaptive sport seats plus       0 0    
PCM         0    
Automatic climate control, front         0    
Heated front seats         0    
Luxury Package           1,097  
Navigation system           1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package           433  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces           0  
Options (change) 10,255 5,255 6,585 10,575 8,790 4,285 2,190
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 3,643 1,862
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 785 785
Total Price $63,350 $65,350 $71,480 $86,170 $91,885 $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 GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,790
Model Year2016201620162016201620082008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyderEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6375hp H6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7185, 7185, 7445, 10185, 7190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20235/35-20245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$63,350$65,350$71,480$86,170$91,885$34,315$35,370
Adjustments for Features-2,270-3,470-2,805-7,295-3,1200-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,080$61,880$68,675$78,875$88,765$34,315$35,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$800$7,595$17,795$27,685$0$805

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2016201620162016201620082008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyderEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150  
5-speed automatic     $900$900
RWD$0$0$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, power$350$350$350$350$350  
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50  
Full-size spare tire     $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150     
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 $250$250
Roll bar$200$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor     $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$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 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175   
Rear air vents     $100$100
Rear wiper     $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers$75   $75$75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500$500  
Limited-slip rear differential    $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150   
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500$500  
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0$0  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25    
Convertible top    $3000  
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0$0  
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000$4000   
Rear bumper protector     $40$40
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400  
Running boards     $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings     $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  $0   
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 $0$0  
HD radio$50  $50   
Media drive$15$15 $15$15  
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600$600$600
Off-road navigation system$0$0 $0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25$25
Surround sound   $250   
Traffic information$25$25 $25$25  
USB port$25$25 $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices     $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150 $150$150
Chronometer   $100$100  
Compass     $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights     $125$125
Headlight washers $50$50$50   
Performance meter   $150   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats     $300$300
Leather door panel trim  $250    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250$250  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500   
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels      $600
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  
White-letter tires     $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100   
Total Value of Features$8,360$9,560$8,895$13,385$9,210$6,090$6,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,270$3,470$2,805$7,295$3,120$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-36-53-39-84-340-232

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162008
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?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested52578%
Total Not Requested15022%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested82565%
Total Not Requested44035%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Black Edition

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%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested67553%
Total Not Requested60047%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested70041%
Total Not Requested100059%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested40037%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Performance meter150No
App support0No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested82550%
Total Not Requested84050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Spyder

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested70041%
Total Not Requested100059%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%

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 control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
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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