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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: $26,430

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $29,565

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterTaurus
TrimBaseSGTSSEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,400 $63,300 $73,500 $22,980
Power sport seats 2,320 2,320    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710  
CD changer, in-dash 570 570 570  
Safety and Security Package       995
Preferred Equipment Group       1,735
Heated mirrors       35
Power sport seats 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0  
Safety and Security Package       886
Preferred Equipment Group       1,544
Heated mirrors       31
Options (change) 3,600 3,600 1,280 2,765
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,461
Destination 995 995 995 685
Total Price $55,995 $67,895 $75,775 $26,430

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Taurus SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,385
Model Year2015201520152006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterTaurus
TrimBaseSGTSSEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6153hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4185, 7185, 7?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19235/35-20215/60-16
Total Price$55,995$67,895$75,775$26,430
Adjustments for Features-5,620-6,120-8,1450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,375$61,775$67,630$26,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,400$17,255$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2015201520152006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterTaurus
TrimBaseSGTSSEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
4-speed automatic   $800
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power rear side windows   $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)  $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0 
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler   $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Cassette player   $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Chronometer  $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers  $50 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Total Value of Features$8,645$9,145$11,170$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,620$6,120$8,145$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-100-90-1070

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20152006
ModelBoxsterTaurus
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in108.5 in
Length172.2 in197.6 in
Width70.9 in73.0 in
Height50.5 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,344 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested50038%
Total Not Requested80062%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested50038%
Total Not Requested80062%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested172587%
Total Not Requested25013%

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