Ford Mustang vs. Porsche Boxster
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Mustang and Porsche Boxster 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 Ford Mustang and the Porsche Boxster.
In comparing the Ford Mustang's and the Porsche Boxster's specifications and ratings, the Ford Mustang has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. The Porsche Boxster has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Ford Mustang's and the Porsche Boxster's specifications and ratings, the Ford Mustang is a better car than the Porsche Boxster.
Pricing: A used 2016 Ford Mustang ranges from $12,994 to $31,998 while a used 2016 Porsche Boxster is priced between $34,470 to $111,233.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Mustang’s base engine makes 300 horsepower, and the Porsche Boxster base engine makes 265 horsepower. The Mustang is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 448 miles. The Boxster is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 507 miles. This gives the Porsche Boxster the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Ford Mustang. Both models use gasoline.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$29,645
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Sports Cars)
$29,034
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Sports Cars)
$24,145 - $41,820
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$52,100
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$20,536
Price Range:
$12,994 - $31,998
Category Avg Price:
(Sports Cars)
$23,501
Category Avg Price Range:
(Sports Cars)
$19,861 - $26,962
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
570
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
69,652
# Good or Great Deals:
254
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$71,181
Price Range:
$34,470 - $111,233
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
16
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
30,086
# Good or Great Deals:
4
Ford Mustang Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
Reliability:
7.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Porsche Boxster Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Mustang
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
0.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Sports Cars)
4.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Sports Cars)
0.9 - 7.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.3%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Porsche Boxster
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
1.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
0.9 - 3.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Ford Mustang Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
2 out of / 9Ranking
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4 out of / 15Ranking
4 out of / 9Ranking
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4 out of / 7Ranking
5 out of / 15Ranking
5 out of / 7Ranking
5 out of / 5Ranking
6 out of / 15Ranking
6 out of / 9Ranking
7 out of / 15Ranking
7 out of / 14Ranking
8 out of / 15Ranking
9 out of / 15Ranking
9 out of / 10Ranking
9 out of / 9Ranking
15 out of / 15Porsche Boxster Rankings
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
Convertible
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Ford Mustang Trim Levels
EcoBoost Premium, GT Premium, V6, EcoBoost, GT, Shelby GT350, Shelby GT350R
Porsche Boxster Trim Levels
Base, Black Edition, GTS, S, Spyder
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
300 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
280 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.084 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
265 hp @ 6700 rpm
Torque:
206 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.092 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 28 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
272 / 448 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
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):
20 / 30 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
338 / 507 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree 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
Backup camera:
N/A
360-Degree 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:
37.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
35.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
30.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
44.7 inches
Cargo Space:
11.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
80.8 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
51.5 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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3572 lbs
Width:
81.9 inches
Height:
54.9 inches
Length:
188.3 inches
Wheelbase:
107.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2888 lbs
Width:
70.9 inches
Height:
50.5 inches
Length:
172.2 inches
Wheelbase:
97.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/55R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/45ZR18
Exterior Colors
Black
Shadow Black
Blue
Deep Impact Blue
Gray
Guard / Magnetic
Orange
Competition Orange
Red
Race Red / Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Silver
Ingot Silver
White
Oxford White
Yellow
Triple Yellow Tri-Coat
Brown
Not available
Gold
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Jet Black Metallic
Blue
Dark Blue Metallic / Sapphire Blue Metallic
Gray
Agate Grey Metallic
Orange
Not available
Red
Carmine Red Metallic / Guards Red
Silver
GT Silver Metallic / Rhodium Silver Metallic
White
Carrara White Metallic / White
Yellow
Racing Yellow
Brown
Mahogany Metallic
Gold
Lime Gold Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony
Beige
Not available
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black/Luxor Beige
Beige
Luxor Beige
Blue
Yachting Blue
Brown
Espresso
Gray
Agate Grey / Agate Grey/Amber Orange / Agate Grey/Lime Gold / Agate Grey/Orange Amber / Agate Grey/Pebble Grey / Platinum Grey
Red
Garnet Red
