2005 Porsche Boxster vs. 2005 Ford Thunderbird
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2005 Porsche Boxster and 2005 Ford Thunderbird contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2005 Porsche Boxster and the 2005 Ford Thunderbird.
When comparing the 2005 Porsche Boxster's and the 2005 Ford Thunderbird's specifications and ratings, the 2005 Porsche Boxster has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The 2005 Ford Thunderbird has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2005 Porsche Boxster's and the 2005 Ford Thunderbird's specifications and ratings, the 2005 Ford Thunderbird is a better car than the 2005 Porsche Boxster.
Pricing: A used 2005 Porsche Boxster ranges from $12,274 to $29,100 while a used 2005 Ford Thunderbird is priced between $8,962 to $33,345.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2005 Porsche Boxster’s base engine makes 240 horsepower, and the 2005 Ford Thunderbird base engine makes 280 horsepower. The Boxster is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 432 miles. The Thunderbird is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 396 miles. This gives the 2005 Porsche Boxster the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2005 Ford Thunderbird. Both models use gasoline.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
44595
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Category Starting MSRP Range:
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
38985
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Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
20855
Price Range:
12274 - 29100
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
24
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
88262
# Good or Great Deals:
7
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
17803
Price Range:
8962 - 33345
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
43
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
62670
# Good or Great Deals:
8
Porsche Boxster Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Ford Thunderbird Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2005 Porsche Boxster
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2005 Ford Thunderbird
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.4929563438702307
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.4946879178063348
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N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
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Porsche Boxster Rankings
Not yet available
Ford Thunderbird Rankings
Available Body Styles
Convertible
Available Body Styles
Convertible
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2005 Porsche Boxster Trim Levels
Base, S
2005 Ford Thunderbird Trim Levels
50th Anniversary Limited Edition, Deluxe
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
240 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
199 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.084 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
280 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
286 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.074 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 27 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
288 / 432 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.9 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 22 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
288 / 396 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Navigation System:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
51.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
9.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
8.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
52.6 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2855 lbs
Width:
70.9 inches
Height:
51 inches
Length:
171.6 inches
Wheelbase:
95.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3780 lbs
Width:
72 inches
Height:
52.1 inches
Length:
186.3 inches
Wheelbase:
107.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/50ZR17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/50R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Basalt Black Metallic / Black
Blue
Arctic Silver Metallic / Cobalt Blue Metallic / Lapis Blue Metallic / Midnight Blue Metallic
Gray
Atlas Grey Metallic / Seal Grey Metallic / Slate Grey Metallic
Green
Dark Olive Metallic / Dark Teal Metallic / Forest Green Metallic
Red
Carmon Red Metallic / Guards Red
Silver
GT Silver Metallic
White
Carrara White
Yellow
Speed Yellow
Gold
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Evening Black
Blue
Medium Steel Blue
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Red
Torch Red
Silver
Platinum Silver
White
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Gold
Bronze
Interior Colors
Beige
Sand Beige
Black
Black / Black/Stone Grey
Blue
Sea Blue
Brown
Brown / Cocoa / Terracotta
Gray
Grey / Stone Grey
Green
Palm Green
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black Ink
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
