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Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Taurus X Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Taurus X Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,605

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $29,745

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162016200920092009
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyderSELEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $82,100 $28,270 $31,330 $32,325
Power sport seats 2,320 2,320 2,320          
Convenience Package 900              
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710 710      
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165        
Obstacle detection, rear 530   530 530   295 295  
CD changer, in-dash 670 670 570 670 670      
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520   520 520      
Infotainment Package 3,990     3,990        
Satellite radio   670 670     195    
Premium Package     1,170 965        
Adaptive sport seats plus       3,025 2,635      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       650 650      
PCM         2,965      
Automatic climate control, front         760      
Heated front seats         530 240    
Interior Convenience Group           595    
Interior Power Package           295    
Navigation system           1,995 1,995 1,995
Leather seating surfaces           895    
Power sport seats 0 0 0          
Convenience Package 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   257 257  
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0 0      
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0   0 0      
Infotainment Package 0     0        
Satellite radio   0 0     170    
Premium Package     0 0        
Adaptive sport seats plus       0 0      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       0 0      
PCM         0      
Automatic climate control, front         0      
Heated front seats         0 209    
Interior Convenience Group           518    
Interior Power Package           257    
Navigation system           1,736 1,736 1,736
Leather seating surfaces           779    
Options (change) 10,255 5,255 6,585 11,225 9,440 4,510 2,290 1,995
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 3,926 1,993 1,736
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 825 825 825
Total Price $63,350 $65,350 $71,480 $86,820 $92,535 $33,605 $34,445 $35,145

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Taurus X

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Taurus X SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,797
Model Year20162016201620162016200920092009
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyderSELEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6375hp H6263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6A6A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7185, 7185, 7445, 10185, 7?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20235/35-20215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$63,350$65,350$71,480$86,820$92,535$33,605$34,445$35,145
Adjustments for Features-2,170-3,370-2,705-7,220-3,0450-175-815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,180$61,980$68,775$79,600$89,490$33,605$34,270$34,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$800$7,595$18,420$28,310$0$665$725

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20162016201620162016200920092009
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyderSELEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150   
6-speed automatic     $1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0   
FWD     $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad     $50$50$50
Power rear side windows     $200$200$200
Power-adjustable pedals     $125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350   
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100  $100
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist      $25$25
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$250
Roll bar$200$200$200$200$200   
Rollover sensor     $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows     $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire     $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100   
Vehicle health reports      $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40  $40
Overhead sunglass holder     $25$25$25
Roof rails     $250$250$250
Second-row high console       $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175    
Rear air vents     $100$100$100
Rear wiper     $175$175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   $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   
Bodyside cladding     $350$350$350
Convertible top    $3000   
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275$275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0$0   
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000$4000    
Rear bumper protector     $40$40$40
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400   
Wheel-lip moldings     $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  $0    
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100 $100$100
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$600
Off-road navigation system$0$0 $0$0   
Satellite radio$200$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$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$150
Chronometer   $100$100   
Compass     $0$0$0
Conversation mirror     $25$25$25
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100   
Fog lights     $125$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 passenger seat     $150$150$150
Folding second row seats     $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim  $250     
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats     $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200  $200
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 height adjuster, 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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100   
Stowable third row seats     $600$600$600
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    
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0   
Transmission 
Launch control   $100    
Total Value of Features$8,785$9,985$9,320$13,835$9,660$6,615$6,790$7,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,170$3,370$2,705$7,220$3,045$0$175$815
Value of Feature Adjustments-34-51-38-83-330-160-746

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20162009
ModelBoxsterTaurus X
Body2dr Convertible4dr Wagon
Wheelbase97.4 in112.9 in
Length172.2 in200.3 in
Width70.9 in74.9 in
Height50.5 in67.4 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.4,034 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in46.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
9.947.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.985.2 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 seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested55042%
Total Not Requested75058%
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 seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested55042%
Total Not Requested75058%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

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%
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 seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested55042%
Total Not Requested75058%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

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%
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
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, 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
Total Requested55032%
Total Not Requested115068%
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
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, 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
Total Requested55032%
Total Not Requested115068%
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 Taurus X SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested35074%
Total Not Requested12526%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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