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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: $41,600

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $15,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,417

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $11,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelBoxsterTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,800 $39,980
Base Invoice $39,923 $36,882
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690  
Power Seat Package 1,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690  
Xenon HID headlights 1,090  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Heated front seats 480  
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360  
Floor mats 115  
Navigation system 3,110 795
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587  
Power Seat Package 1,318  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587  
Xenon HID headlights 927  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Heated front seats 408  
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156  
Floor mats 98  
Navigation system 2,644 710
Options (change) 10,165 795
Options (change) 8,644 710
Destination 860 825
Total Price $56,825 $41,600
Total Invoice $49,427 $38,417

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,903
Model Year20082014
ModelBoxsterTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6365hp V6
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17255/45-19
Total Price$56,825$41,600
Adjustments for Features0-2,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,825$39,550
Total Invoice$49,427$38,417
Adjustments for Features0-1,893
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,427$36,524

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082014
ModelBoxsterTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power rear side windows $200
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, power $200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Curve control $50
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Power convertible top$4000 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,405$7,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,893

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082014
ModelBoxsterTaurus
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in112.9 in
Length170.4 in202.9 in
Width70.9 in76.2 in
Height51.0 in60.7 in
Curb Weight2,855 lb.4,343 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft320.1 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 seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

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

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