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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: $44,190

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $16,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelBoxsterTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,100 $42,520
Power Seat Package 1,550  
Navigation system 3,430 795
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Heated front seats 525  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
6-speed manual 0  
Convenience Package 2,490  
Power Seat Package 0  
Navigation system 0 755
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Heated front seats 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
6-speed manual 0  
Convenience Package 0  
Options (change) 11,245 795
Options (change) 451 755
Destination 950 875
Total Price $60,295 $44,190

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Taurus SHO
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,415
Model Year20112017
ModelBoxsterTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine255hp H6365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17245/45-20
Total Price$60,295$44,190
Adjustments for Features0-2,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,295$42,080

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20112017
ModelBoxsterTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power rear side windows $200
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
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 
Rear air vents $100
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 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Off-road navigation system$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
No leather in second row$-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 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,170$8,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,996

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20112017
ModelBoxsterTaurus
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in112.9 in
Length172.1 in202.9 in
Width70.9 in76.2 in
Height50.9 in60.7 in
Curb Weight2,943 lb.4,343 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested102571%
Total Not Requested42529%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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