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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: $26,775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162013
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterTaurus
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSSHO
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $39,300
Infotainment Package 3,990   3,990 3,990  
Power sport seats 2,320 2,320 2,320    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,170 2,170 2,170 2,170  
Premium Package Plus 3,620   2,950 1,965  
Auto-dimming headlights 520 520 520 520  
Heated steering wheel 270 270 270 270  
Rearview camera 1,515 655 1,515 1,515  
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520 520 520  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,790 1,790    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710  
Proximity key   790      
Interior ambient lighting   340      
Cooled or ventilated front seats   730   730  
HD radio   1,040      
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0    
Adaptive sport seats plus       3,025  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       650  
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0  
Navigation system         795
Package 302A / 402A         3,000
Multicontour seats         595
Adaptive cruise control         1,195
Infotainment Package 0   0 0  
Power sport seats 0 0 0    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0  
Premium Package Plus 0   0 0  
Auto-dimming headlights 0 0 0 0  
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0 0  
Rearview camera 0 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0 0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0  
Proximity key   0      
Interior ambient lighting   0      
Cooled or ventilated front seats   0   0  
HD radio   0      
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0    
Adaptive sport seats plus       0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0  
Navigation system         710
Package 302A / 402A         2,678
Multicontour seats         531
Adaptive cruise control         1,067
Options (change) 19,360 13,540 18,690 17,550 5,585
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 4,986
Destination 995 995 995 995 795
Total Price $72,455 $73,635 $83,585 $93,145 $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 GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,077
Model Year20162016201620162013
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterTaurus
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSSHO
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6365hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7185, 7445, 10445, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20255/45-19
Total Price$72,455$73,635$83,585$93,145$45,680
Adjustments for Features-490-490-990-3,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,965$73,145$82,595$89,705$45,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,180$10,630$17,740$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20162016201620162013
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterTaurus
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSSHO
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$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$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Curve control    $50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Roll bar$200$200$200$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$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents    $100
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0 
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler    $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400 
Infotainment 
App support$0 $0$0 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn    $25
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot    $25
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices    $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer   $100 
Compass    $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
Performance meter   $150 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$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  
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$7,495$7,495$7,995$10,445$7,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$490$490$990$3,440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7-7-12-370

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20162013
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 Weight2,889 lb.3,970 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?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested36529%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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
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
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
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
Total Requested205083%
Total Not Requested42517%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Black Edition

Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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
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
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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
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
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested90098%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested155078%
Total Not Requested42522%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
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
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
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
App support0No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested115069%
Total Not Requested51531%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested125085%
Total Not Requested22515%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 302A / 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135046%
Total Not Requested157554%
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%

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