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Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,490

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $22,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,614

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $18,439

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelBoxsterBoxsterTaurus
TrimBaseSLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,800 $55,700 $30,670
Base Invoice $39,923 $43,512 $28,053
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360 1,360  
Floor mats 115 115  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690  
Automatic climate control, front 550 550  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530  
Heated front seats 480 480  
Navigation system 3,110 3,110 1,995
CD changer, remote 650 650  
Power Seat Package 1,318 1,318  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156 1,156  
Floor mats 98 98  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587  
Automatic climate control, front 468 468  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451  
Heated front seats 408 408  
Navigation system 2,644 2,644 1,736
CD changer, remote 553 553  
Options (change) 9,725 9,725 1,995
Options (change) 8,270 8,270 1,736
Destination 860 860 825
Total Price $56,385 $66,285 $33,490
Total Invoice $49,053 $52,642 $30,614

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,782
Model Year200820082009
ModelBoxsterBoxsterTaurus
TrimBaseSLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6295hp H6263hp V6
TransmissionM5M6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18225/55-18
Total Price$56,385$66,285$33,490
Adjustments for Features-1,905-2,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,480$64,230$33,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,750$0
Total Invoice$49,053$52,642$30,614
Adjustments for Features-1,657-1,6320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,396$51,010$30,614
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,614$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200820082009
ModelBoxsterBoxsterTaurus
TrimBaseSLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power rear side windows  $200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Brake assist  $50
Roll bar$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Power convertible top$4000$4000 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD changer, remote$200$200 
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Total Value of Features$6,755$6,905$4,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,905$2,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,657-1,6320

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082009
ModelBoxsterTaurus
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in112.9 in
Length170.4 in200.4 in
Width70.9 in74.5 in
Height51.0 in61.5 in
Curb Weight2,856 lb.3,644 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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