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Porsche Boxster vs. Jaguar XK Review

How the Porsche Boxster stacks up against the Jaguar XK - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2009 Porsche Boxster
Price Range: $46,600 - $56,700
2009 Jaguar XK
Price Range: $77,200 - $93,200
Porsche Boxster vs. Jaguar XK Review

Performance
With that kind of horsepower, both the XK and the Boxster are legitimate speedsters.

Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the Jaguar XK is most certainly nimbler than the Porsche Boxster, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the flip side, bear in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Porsche Boxster's engine is substantially smaller than the Jaguar XK's. Bear in mind that smaller engines can be stressed more; on the other hand, smaller engines are often cheaper to fix. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Jaguar is substantially more powerful than the Boxster.

Utility
The Jaguar XK will most definitely prove handier than the Porsche Boxster for those of you with frequent child-cargo.

Comfort
Taller drivers will considerably enjoy the extra head room in the Porsche Boxster's front cabin compared to the Jaguar XK.

Dimensions
The Jaguar XK is tremendously more bulky than the Porsche. The Porsche's tank is roughly the same size as the Jaguar's, though the Jaguar XK's is slightly bigger. The Porsche and the Jaguar compete for the same parking spaces. The Jaguar XK's longer wheelbase will likely result in a smoother, more stable ride; on the flip side, the Porsche Boxster may give a sprier feel in daily traffic.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Jaguar XK is significantly cheaper to get to the dealership than the Porsche. The Porsche Boxster is tremendously less expensive than the XK when it comes to MSRP.

Warranty
The Porsche and the Jaguar have the same basic warranty.

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