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Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Cayenne Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Cayenne Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,905

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $25,510

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012201220122012
ModelExplorerExplorerCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBaseSS HybridTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $48,200 $65,000 $69,000 $107,100
Luxury Package 1,700          
Third-row seat 845 845        
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350        
Side curtain airbags 560 560        
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 150 150        
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255 1,095 1,095 1,095  
Sunroof 850 850 1,190      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995        
Roof rack crossbars 60 60        
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295        
Auto-dimming mirrors     420 420 420  
14-way power front seats     1,725      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     790 790 790  
Heated front seats     525 525 525  
CD changer, in-dash     650 650 650 650
Wheel-lip moldings     990 990 990 990
Roof rails     1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190
Running boards     1,550 1,550 1,550 1,550
Roof rack     1,475 1,475 1,475 1,475
Class IV trailer hitch     650 650 650 650
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,990 2,990 2,990 2,990
Compass           420
Luxury Package 1,445          
Third-row seat 718 718        
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298        
Side curtain airbags 476 476        
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 128 128        
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217 0 0 0  
Sunroof 723 723 0      
Navigation system 1,696 1,696        
Roof rack crossbars 51 51        
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101        
Auto-dimming mirrors     0 0 0  
14-way power front seats     0      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0 0  
Heated front seats     0 0 0  
CD changer, in-dash     0 0 0 0
Wheel-lip moldings     0 0 0 0
Roof rails     1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012
Running boards     1,318 1,318 0 1,318
Roof rack     0 0 0 0
Class IV trailer hitch     0 0 0 0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     0 0 0 0
Compass           0
Options (change) 8,060 6,360 15,240 12,325 12,325 9,915
Options (change) 6,853 5,408 2,330 2,330 1,012 2,330
Destination 645 645 975 975 975 975
Total Price $38,905 $39,520 $64,415 $78,300 $82,300 $117,990

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Cayenne

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,129
Model Year200620062012201220122012
ModelExplorerExplorerCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBaseSS HybridTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8
TransmissionA5A5M6T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7100, 10100, 10100, 10585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18265/50-19
Total Price$38,905$39,520$64,415$78,300$82,300$117,990
Adjustments for Features00-3,580-4,205-4,155-10,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,905$39,520$60,835$74,095$78,145$107,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$13,260$17,310$46,860

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year200620062012201220122012
ModelExplorerExplorerCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBaseSS HybridTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900    
6-speed manual  $150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor  $35$35$35$35
Heated steering wheel     $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50    
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125    
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40
Class III trailer hitch$250$250    
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300$300$300
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150$150 $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000    
Media drive     $15
Navigation system$600$600   $600
Off-road navigation system     $0
Surround sound     $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Compass$0$0   $0
Cornering lights     $50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers     $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver     $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger     $300
Folding third row seats$600$600    
Heated second row seats     $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Memory system, passenger seat  $150  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100  $100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     $1000
All-terrain tires$0$0    
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350    
White-letter tires$0$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,475$4,475$8,055$8,680$8,630$14,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,580$4,205$4,155$10,295
Value of Feature Adjustments00-184-177-100-288

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20062012
ModelExplorerCayenne
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in114.0 in
Length193.4 in190.8 in
Width73.7 in76.3 in
Height72.8 in67.4 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.4,399 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft362.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested70072%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested70072%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested20020%
Total Not Requested80080%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

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