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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: $37,660

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $25,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,544

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $20,151

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBaseSGTSTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $43,400 $57,900 $69,200 $93,700
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $37,758 $50,516 $61,472 $81,859
Luxury Package 1,290          
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560        
Rear HVAC unit 695 285        
Third-row seat 875 375        
Obstacle detection, rear 295   990 990 990  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 3,070 3,070 3,070  
Audiophile Package 510          
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
Automatic climate control, front     550      
Rear air vents with automatic controls     1,690 1,690 1,690 1,690
Metallic paint (extra cost)     690 690 690  
Compass     95 95 95 95
Floor mats     140 140 140 140
Heated front seats     560 560 560  
Satellite radio     750 750 750 750
Wheel-lip moldings     750 750   750
Sunroof     1,190 1,190 1,160 1,190
Roof rails     1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190
Memory system, driver seat     360      
Running boards     1,550 1,550   1,550
CD changer, remote     650 650 650 650
Roof rack     450 450 450 450
Class IV trailer hitch     630 630 630 630
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950
Luxury Package 1,097          
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476        
Rear HVAC unit 591 243        
Third-row seat 744 319        
Obstacle detection, rear 251   842 842 842  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 2,610 2,610 2,610  
Audiophile Package 433          
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
Automatic climate control, front     468      
Rear air vents with automatic controls     1,436 1,436 1,436 1,436
Metallic paint (extra cost)     587 587 587  
Compass     81 81 81 81
Floor mats     119 119 119 119
Heated front seats     476 476 476  
Satellite radio     638 638 638 638
Wheel-lip moldings     638 638   638
Sunroof     1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012
Roof rails     1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012
Memory system, driver seat     306      
Running boards     1,318 1,318   1,318
CD changer, remote     553 553 553 553
Roof rack     383 383 383 383
Class IV trailer hitch     536 536 536 536
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,508 2,508 2,508 2,508
Options (change) 7,630 4,625 18,865 17,955 15,625 12,645
Options (change) 6,486 3,932 16,042 15,268 13,312 10,753
Destination 785 785 895 895 895 895
Total Price $37,660 $37,805 $63,160 $76,750 $85,720 $107,240
Total Invoice $34,544 $34,895 $54,695 $66,679 $75,679 $93,507

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Cayenne

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,804
Model Year200820082008200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBaseSGTSTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6290hp V6385hp V8405hp V8500hp V8
TransmissionA5A5M6T6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7100, 12100, 12100, 12350, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18235/65-17255/55-18295/35-21255/55-18
Total Price$37,660$37,805$63,160$76,750$85,720$107,240
Adjustments for Features0-250-3,865-4,790-6,640-9,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,660$37,555$59,295$71,960$79,080$97,450
Cost Above Minimum$105$0$0$12,665$19,785$38,155
Total Invoice$34,544$34,895$54,695$66,679$75,679$93,507
Adjustments for Features0-231-3,347-4,161-5,862-8,536
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,544$34,664$51,348$62,518$69,817$84,971
Cost Above Minimum$0$120$0$11,170$18,469$33,623

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year200820082008200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBaseSGTSTurbo
Body4dr 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
RWD$0$0    
AWD w/low range  $2200$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
Air compressor  $35$35$35$35
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$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
Full-size spare tire$225$225    
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200    
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300$300$300
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Ski sack  $50$50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)     $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150    
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
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$150
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Rear bumper protector$40$40    
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Running boards$350$350$350$350 $350
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100    
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200$200
CD player  $125$125$125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound     $250
USB port$25$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Cornering lights     $50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers     $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100$100
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100
Folding third row seats$600$600    
Heated second row seats     $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row    $25$25
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600    
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
White-letter tires$0$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 $100
Total Value of Features$5,390$5,640$9,255$10,180$12,030$15,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$3,865$4,790$6,640$9,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-231-3,347-4,161-5,862-8,536

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20082008
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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%
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%
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%
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%
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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