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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: $39,380

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $27,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102012201220122012
ModelExplorerExplorerCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBaseSS HybridTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $48,200 $65,000 $69,000 $107,100
Convenience Package 1,995          
Navigation system 1,995          
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295        
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845        
Metallic paint (extra cost)     790 790 790  
Traffic information     0 0 0 0
Satellite radio     750 750 750 750
Compass     420 420 420 420
Voice control for nav and audio     595 595 595 595
Wheel-lip moldings     990 990 990 990
Roof rack     1,475 1,475 1,475 1,475
Running boards     1,550 1,550 1,550 1,550
Class IV trailer hitch     650 650 650 650
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,990 2,990 2,990 2,990
Premium Package     7,690      
Obstacle detection, rear       1,095 1,095  
Convenience Package       4,520 4,520  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display         0  
Convenience Package 1,696          
Navigation system 1,696          
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101        
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418        
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0 0  
Traffic information     0 0 0 0
Satellite radio     638 638 638 638
Compass     0 0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio     506 506 506 506
Wheel-lip moldings     0 0 0 0
Roof rack     0 0 0 0
Running boards     1,318 1,318 0 1,318
Class IV trailer hitch     0 0 0 0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     0 0 0 0
Premium Package     0      
Obstacle detection, rear       0 0  
Convenience Package       0 0  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display         0  
Options (change) 5,285 4,140 17,900 15,825 15,825 9,420
Options (change) 4,493 3,519 2,462 2,462 1,144 2,462
Destination 815 815 975 975 975 975
Total Price $39,380 $41,235 $67,075 $81,800 $85,800 $117,495

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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: $22,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,372
Model Year201020102012201220122012
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)190, 7190, 7235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18265/50-19
Total Price$39,380$41,235$67,075$81,800$85,800$117,495
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-5,260-5,785-5,610-10,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,380$40,135$61,815$76,015$80,190$106,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$755$0$14,200$18,375$45,170

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year201020102012201220122012
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  $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 
911 assist$25$25    
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225    
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
Safety key$5$5    
Temporary spare tire  $150$150 $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100 
Trailer sway control$25$25    
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
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
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$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$100 $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150    
Rear HVAC unit $400    
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Rear bumper protector$40$40    
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $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
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
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$50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver     $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger     $300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Folding third row seats$600     
Heated second row seats     $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
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
Power-folding third row seats $1000    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     $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$100
Total Value of Features$4,220$5,320$9,480$10,005$9,830$14,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$5,260$5,785$5,610$10,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,017-270-243-139-307

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20102012
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested210076%
Total Not Requested67524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested234050%
Total Not Requested230050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested99044%
Total Not Requested125056%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested99044%
Total Not Requested125056%

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