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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: $26,450

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132017
ModelBoxsterTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,500 $42,520
7-speed automated manual 3,200  
Infotainment Package 3,860  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,235  
Interior ambient lighting 340  
Leather Package 500  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 730  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Heated steering wheel 270  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
App support 210  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790  
Voice control for nav and audio 520  
Premium Package 4,360  
Navigation system   795
7-speed automated manual 0  
Infotainment Package 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
Interior ambient lighting 0  
Leather Package 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Heated steering wheel 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
App support 0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Premium Package 0  
Navigation system   755
Options (change) 20,190 795
Options (change) 451 755
Destination 950 875
Total Price $70,640 $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: $24,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,443
Model Year20132017
ModelBoxsterTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H6365hp V6
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/45-20
Total Price$70,640$44,190
Adjustments for Features-1,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,050$44,190

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20132017
ModelBoxsterTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
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
Sunshade, rear, power $225
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
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Power convertible top$4000 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
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 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$8,595$7,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-320

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20132017
ModelBoxsterTaurus
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in112.9 in
Length172.2 in202.9 in
Width70.9 in76.2 in
Height50.5 in60.7 in
Curb Weight2,954 lb.4,343 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 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

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
Total Requested85070%
Total Not Requested36530%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Wind blocker, small100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Total Requested215068%
Total Not Requested102532%

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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