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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: $52,955

Ford Mustang Shelby GT500   
Difference: $38,155

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelBoxsterMustang
TrimSpyderShelby GT500
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $82,100 $47,155
PCM 2,965  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 650  
CD changer, in-dash 670  
Aluminum trim 0  
Interior ambient lighting 340 295
Voice control for nav and audio 520  
6-speed manual 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,160  
Premium Interior Trim Package   595
Navigation system   1,995
iPod integration   295
Xenon HID headlights   525
PCM 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0  
Aluminum trim 0  
Interior ambient lighting 0 257
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
6-speed manual 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Premium Interior Trim Package   518
Navigation system   1,736
iPod integration   257
Xenon HID headlights   457
Options (change) 8,015 3,705
Options (change) 0 3,225
Destination 995 795
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $91,110 $52,955

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster Spyder
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,890
Model Year20162008
ModelBoxsterMustang
TrimSpyderShelby GT500
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine375hp H6500hp V8
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-20255/45-18
Total Price$91,110$52,955
Adjustments for Features-2,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,620$52,955

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20162008
ModelBoxsterMustang
TrimSpyderShelby GT500
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)$500 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Cloth convertible top (optional material) $0
Convertible top$3000 
Front splitter spoiler $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Power convertible top $4000
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Off-road navigation system$0 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,710$6,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-270

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20162008
ModelBoxsterMustang
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase97.4 in107.1 in
Length172.2 in187.6 in
Width70.9 in73.9 in
Height50.5 in55.7 in
Curb Weight2,899 lb.4,023 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in45.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in45.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in30.3 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft39.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Spyder

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 Mustang Shelby GT500

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested37571%
Total Not Requested15029%

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