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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: $45,680

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $27,390

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142013
ModelBoxsterTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,400 $39,300
Premium Package Plus 6,230  
7-speed automated manual 3,200  
Infotainment Package 3,990  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,170  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
Voice control for nav and audio 520  
Obstacle detection, front 330  
Heated steering wheel 270  
Multicontour seats   595
Package 302A / 402A   3,000
Navigation system   795
Adaptive cruise control   1,195
Premium Package Plus 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Infotainment Package 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Obstacle detection, front 0  
Heated steering wheel 0  
Multicontour seats   531
Package 302A / 402A   2,678
Navigation system   710
Adaptive cruise control   1,067
Options (change) 21,675 5,585
Options (change) 451 4,986
Destination 995 795
Total Price $73,070 $45,680

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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: $26,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,614
Model Year20142013
ModelBoxsterTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H6365hp V6
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/45-19
Total Price$73,070$45,680
Adjustments for Features-1,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,830$45,680

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20142013
ModelBoxsterTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power rear side windows $200
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
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 
App support$0 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Off-road navigation system$0 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $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
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
No leather in second row$-300 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,545$7,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-250

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20142013
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

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
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 climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested315081%
Total Not Requested72519%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested36529%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Package 302A / 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90031%
Total Not Requested202569%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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