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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: $39,645

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $26,110

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201020102010201020102010
ModelExplorerExplorerCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBaseSS TranssyberiaGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $45,500 $60,700 $70,800 $72,400 $99,900 $126,300
Convenience Package 995              
Navigation system 2,505 1,995 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300    
Rear HVAC unit 695              
Third-row seat 875              
Sunroof 850 850 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295            
Light Comfort Package     650 650 650 650 650 650
iPod integration     440 440 440 440 440 440
Rear air vents with automatic controls     1,690 1,690 1,690 1,690 1,690 1,690
Automatic climate control, front     550          
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710 710 710 710    
Compass     140 140 140 140 140 140
Floor mats     150 150 150 150 150 150
Roof rack     450 450 450 450 450 450
Voice control for nav and audio     595 595 595 595    
Bluetooth cell phone link     695 695 695 695 695 695
Heated front seats     720 720 720 720    
Satellite radio     750 750 750 750 750 750
Wheel-lip moldings     750 750 750   750  
Obstacle detection, rear     990 990 990 990    
Memory system, driver seat     360          
Running boards     1,550 1,550 1,550   1,550 1,550
Class IV trailer hitch     650 650 650 650 650 650
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950
Convenience Package 846              
Navigation system 2,129 1,696 2,805 2,805 2,805 2,805    
Rear HVAC unit 591              
Third-row seat 744              
Sunroof 723 723 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101            
Light Comfort Package     0 0 0 0 0 0
iPod integration     374 374 374 374 374 374
Rear air vents with automatic controls     1,436 1,436 1,436 1,436 1,436 1,436
Automatic climate control, front     468          
Metallic paint (extra cost)     604 604 604 604    
Compass     81 81 81 81 81 81
Floor mats     0 0 0 0 0 0
Roof rack     383 383 383 383 383 383
Voice control for nav and audio     506 506 506 506    
Bluetooth cell phone link     591 591 591 591 591 591
Heated front seats     0 0 0 0    
Satellite radio     638 638 638 638 638 638
Wheel-lip moldings     638 638 638   638  
Obstacle detection, rear     842 842 842 842    
Memory system, driver seat     306          
Running boards     1,318 1,318 0   1,318 1,318
Class IV trailer hitch     0 0 0 0 0 0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,508 2,508 2,508 2,508 2,508 2,508
Options (change) 7,215 4,140 19,280 18,370 18,370 16,070 12,055 11,305
Options (change) 6,134 3,520 14,510 13,736 12,418 11,780 8,979 8,341
Destination 815 815 975 975 975 975 975 975
Total Price $39,645 $40,505 $65,755 $80,045 $90,145 $89,445 $112,930 $138,580

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Cayenne

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,666
Model Year20092009201020102010201020102010
ModelExplorerExplorerCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBaseSS TranssyberiaGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6290hp V6385hp V8405hp V8405hp V8500hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionA5A5M6T6M6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7100, 12100, 12100, 12100, 12410, 14410, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18235/65-17255/55-18255/55-18295/35-21275/45-19295/35-21
Total Price$39,645$40,505$65,755$80,045$90,145$89,445$112,930$138,580
Adjustments for Features0-650-4,090-5,015-5,415-6,865-10,015-10,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,645$39,855$61,665$75,030$84,730$82,580$102,915$127,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$210$0$13,365$23,065$20,915$41,250$66,300

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20092009201020102010201020102010
ModelExplorerExplorerCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBaseSS TranssyberiaGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr 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
-speed     $0   
RWD$0$0      
AWD w/low range  $2200$2200$2200$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
Air compressor  $35$35$35$35$35$35
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50      
Power liftgate  $350$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$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25      
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225      
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25      
Vehicle health reports$0$0      
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200      
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300$300$300$300$300
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Ski sack  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)      $50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125      
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150      
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125$125
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75      
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150$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$25
Larger rear spoiler    $200   
Rear bumper protector$40$40      
Rear spoiler  $200$200 $200$200$200
Running boards$350$350$350$350$350 $350$350
Infotainment 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000      
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25      
Surround sound      $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25      
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0      
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Cornering lights      $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Headlight washers      $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$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
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100$100$100
Folding third row seats$600       
Heated second row seats      $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150$150
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
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100      
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row     $25$25$25
Power-folding third row seats $1000      
Synthetic suede headliner     $650$650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0$0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather      $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars       $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000$1000$1000
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600      
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Off-road suspension (upgrade)    $0   
White-letter tires$0$0      
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,015$5,665$9,105$10,030$10,430$11,880$15,030$15,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$650$4,090$5,015$5,415$6,865$10,015$10,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-598-963-922-805-979-883-714

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20092010
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69065%
Total Not Requested37535%
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
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested90100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested32576%
Total Not Requested10024%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested90100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 S Transsyberia

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested90100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested90100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested90100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
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 S

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested90100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
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%

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