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Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Mustang Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Mustang Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,135

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $23,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,146

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $17,371

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelBoxsterBoxsterMustangMustang
TrimBaseSEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $45,800 $55,700 $35,145 $41,895
Base Invoice $39,923 $43,512 $33,211 $39,591
Sport Chrono Package 920 920    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990 1,990    
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690    
Xenon HID headlights 1,090 1,090    
Floor mats 115 115    
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360 1,360    
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 295 295
Heated front seats 480 480    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725 725    
Automatic climate control, front 550 550    
Navigation system 3,110 3,110 795 795
Rear spoiler     0 0
Sport Chrono Package 782 782    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692 1,692    
Power Seat Package 1,318 1,318    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587    
Xenon HID headlights 927 927    
Floor mats 98 98    
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156 1,156    
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 280 280
Heated front seats 408 408    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 616 616    
Automatic climate control, front 468 468    
Navigation system 2,644 2,644 755 755
Rear spoiler     0 0
Options (change) 13,800 13,800 1,090 1,090
Options (change) 11,734 11,734 1,035 1,035
Destination 860 860 900 900
Total Price $60,460 $70,360 $37,135 $43,885
Total Invoice $52,517 $56,106 $35,146 $41,526

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,090
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelBoxsterBoxsterMustangMustang
TrimBaseSEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine245hp H6295hp H6310hp I4435hp V8
TransmissionM5M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$60,460$70,360$37,135$43,885
Adjustments for Features0-150-760-910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,460$70,210$36,375$42,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,750$0$6,600
Total Invoice$52,517$56,106$35,146$41,526
Adjustments for Features0-120-719-861
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,517$55,986$34,427$40,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,469$0$6,238

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2008200820162016
ModelBoxsterBoxsterMustangMustang
TrimBaseSEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active glove box  $100$100
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Line lock   $50
Rearview camera  $200$200
Roll bar$200$200  
Safety key  $5$5
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0$0
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Chronometer$100$100  
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Performance meter  $150$150
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Turn signal repeaters in hood   $0
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$2,545$2,695$3,305$3,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$760$910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-120-719-861

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20082016
ModelBoxsterMustang
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.1 in107.1 in
Length170.4 in188.3 in
Width70.9 in75.4 in
Height51.0 in54.9 in
Curb Weight2,856 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in35.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in44.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in43.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in30.8 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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