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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: $37,355

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $26,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,539

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $20,073

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720092009200920092009
ModelExplorerExplorerCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBaseSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $44,600 $59,400 $70,900 $97,700 $123,600
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $37,910 $50,490 $60,265 $83,045 $105,060
Luxury Package 1,450            
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350          
Rear HVAC unit 675 285          
Third-row seat 845 375          
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 225 225          
Satellite radio 195 195       750 750
Obstacle detection, rear 255   990 990 990    
Sunroof 850 850 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 3,300 3,300 3,300    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0            
Roof rack crossbars 115 115          
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295          
Light Comfort Package     610 610 610 610 610
Automatic climate control, front     550        
Rear air vents with automatic controls     1,690 1,690 1,690 1,690 1,690
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710 710 710    
Compass     95 95 95 95 95
Floor mats     140 140 140 140 140
Heated front seats     690 690 690    
Wheel-lip moldings     750 750   750  
Roof rails     1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190
Memory system, driver seat     360        
Running boards     1,550 1,550   1,550 1,550
CD changer, remote     650 650 650 650 650
Roof rack     450 450 450 450 450
Class IV trailer hitch     630 630 630 630 630
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950
Luxury Package 1,232            
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298          
Rear HVAC unit 574 243          
Third-row seat 718 319          
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 192 192          
Satellite radio 166 166       638 638
Obstacle detection, rear 217   842 842 842    
Sunroof 723 723 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 2,805 2,805 2,805    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0            
Roof rack crossbars 97 97          
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101          
Light Comfort Package     519 519 519 519 519
Automatic climate control, front     468        
Rear air vents with automatic controls     1,436 1,436 1,436 1,436 1,436
Metallic paint (extra cost)     604 604 604    
Compass     81 81 81 81 81
Floor mats     119 119 119 119 119
Heated front seats     587 587 587    
Wheel-lip moldings     638 638   638  
Roof rails     1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012
Memory system, driver seat     306        
Running boards     1,318 1,318   1,318 1,318
CD changer, remote     553 553 553 553 553
Roof rack     383 383 383 383 383
Class IV trailer hitch     536 536 536 536 536
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,508 2,508 2,508 2,508 2,508
Options (change) 8,250 5,685 18,495 17,585 15,285 12,645 11,895
Options (change) 7,014 4,835 15,727 14,953 12,997 10,753 10,115
Destination 735 735 975 975 975 975 975
Total Price $37,355 $37,535 $64,070 $77,960 $87,160 $111,320 $136,470
Total Invoice $34,539 $34,931 $54,612 $66,418 $74,237 $94,773 $116,150

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Cayenne

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,192
Model Year2007200720092009200920092009
ModelExplorerExplorerCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBaseSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6290hp V6385hp V8405hp V8500hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionA5A5M6T6M6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7100, 12100, 12100, 12410, 14410, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18235/65-17255/55-18295/35-21275/45-19295/35-21
Total Price$37,355$37,535$64,070$77,960$87,160$111,320$136,470
Adjustments for Features00-3,380-4,205-5,405-8,880-9,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,355$37,535$60,690$73,755$81,755$102,440$126,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$180$0$13,065$21,065$41,750$66,300
Total Invoice$34,539$34,931$54,612$66,418$74,237$94,773$116,150
Adjustments for Features00-2,881-3,582-4,604-7,560-8,068
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,539$34,931$51,731$62,836$69,633$87,213$108,082
Cost Above Minimum$0$392$0$11,105$17,902$35,482$56,351

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year2007200720092009200920092009
ModelExplorerExplorerCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBaseSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900     
6-speed manual  $150 $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 $1100$1100
RWD$0$0     
AWD w/low range  $2200$2200$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
Air compressor  $35$35$35$35$35
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50     
Power liftgate  $350$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$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50$50
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75$75
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40$40
Class III trailer hitch$250$250     
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300$300$300$300
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100
Ski sack  $50$50$50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)     $50$50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150     
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150     
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75     
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150$150$150$150$150
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200$200
Running boards$350$350$350$350 $350$350
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50     
CD changer, in-dash$325$325     
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200$200$200
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000     
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200   $200$200
Surround sound     $250$250
Traffic information     $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio     $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Cornering lights     $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Headlight washers     $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights     $150$150
Xenon HID headlights     $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100$100 
Carbon fiber trim      $200
Folding third row seats$600$600     
Heated second row seats     $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50     
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75     
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100     
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row    $25$25$25
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars      $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000$1000
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$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$5,150$5,150$8,530$9,355$10,555$14,030$14,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,380$4,205$5,405$8,880$9,480
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,881-3,582-4,604-7,560-8,068

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20072009
ModelExplorerCayenne
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in112.4 in
Length193.4 in188.9 in
Width73.7 in76.0 in
Height72.8 in66.9 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.4,763 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in57.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.0 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 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft362.5 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%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested92595%
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

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested92595%
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

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested32576%
Total Not Requested10024%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested40059%
Total Not Requested27541%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Memory system, driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
Light Comfort Package
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

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested40059%
Total Not Requested27541%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Light Comfort Package
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 GTS

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested40059%
Total Not Requested27541%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Light Comfort Package
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 Turbo

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested40059%
Total Not Requested27541%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
Light Comfort Package
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 Turbo S

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested40059%
Total Not Requested27541%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

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