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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: $35,930

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $26,750

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620092009
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyderEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $82,100 $31,615 $35,550
Power sport seats 2,320 2,320 2,320        
Convenience Package 900            
Infotainment Package 3,990   3,990 3,990      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710 710    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165      
Obstacle detection, rear 530   530 530      
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520 520 520 520    
Satellite radio   670          
Premium Package     1,170 965      
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0        
Adaptive sport seats plus       3,025 2,635    
Automatic climate control, front         760    
PCM         2,965    
Heated front seats         530    
Convenience Package           995  
Navigation system           2,505 1,995
Power sport seats 0 0 0        
Convenience Package 0            
Infotainment Package 0   0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0      
Obstacle detection, rear 0   0 0      
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0    
Satellite radio   0          
Premium Package     0 0      
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0        
Adaptive sport seats plus       0 0    
Automatic climate control, front         0    
PCM         0    
Heated front seats         0    
Convenience Package           846  
Navigation system           2,129 1,696
Options (change) 9,585 4,585 9,855 9,905 8,120 3,500 1,995
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 2,975 1,696
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 815 815
Total Price $62,680 $64,680 $74,750 $85,500 $91,215 $35,930 $38,360

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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: $24,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,196
Model Year2016201620162016201620092009
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, 7445, 10445, 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$62,680$64,680$74,750$85,500$91,215$35,930$38,360
Adjustments for Features-2,055-3,255-3,655-7,080-2,9050-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,625$61,425$71,095$78,420$88,310$35,930$36,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$800$10,470$17,795$27,685$0$680

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2016201620162016201620092009
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 
911 assist     $25$25
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  
Trailer sway control     $25$25
Vehicle health reports     $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover     $75 
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 rack     $300$300
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 
Rear air vents with manual controls      $150
Rear HVAC unit      $400
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$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$0  
DVD-compatible player     $0$0
HD radio$50 $50$50   
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250   
Traffic + travel information     $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices     $0$0
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 
Center armrest(s), second row      $50
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
Manual recliner, second row seats      $75
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  
Power-folding third row seats      $1000
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250$250  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $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$7,620$8,820$9,220$12,645$8,470$5,565$7,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,055$3,255$3,655$7,080$2,905$0$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-33-50-49-82-320-1,616

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162009
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 player0Yes
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested86568%
Total Not Requested40032%

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%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested86595%
Total Not Requested505%

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
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 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 player0Yes
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested86552%
Total Not Requested80048%

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
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 Requested70041%
Total Not Requested100059%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested665100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69097%
Total Not Requested253%

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