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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: $47,180

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $33,045

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201720172017201720172017
ModelExplorerCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimLimitedBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,535 $59,600 $65,600 $76,200 $97,200 $116,500 $159,600
Package 302A 4,305            
Trailer Tow Package 570            
Cargo cover 135            
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,095 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 660 660 660 660    
Roof rack crossbars 120            
Rear air vents with automatic controls   990 990 990 990 990 990
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300
Porsche Connect Plus   1,250   1,250 1,250 1,250 1,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   790 790 790 790    
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0 0 0 0
Blind spot warning system   850 850 850 850    
Proximity key   890 890 890 890    
Wheel-lip moldings   990   990   990  
Roof rails   820 820 820 820 1,190 1,190
Roof rack   1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105 1,475 1,475
Class IV trailer hitch   650 650 650 650 650 650
Premium Package   5,690 3,390 4,090 2,920    
Premium Plus Package           3,660 3,240
Wood trim             0
Package 302A 3,659            
Trailer Tow Package 484            
Cargo cover 115            
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,798 0 0 0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 0 0 0 0    
Roof rack crossbars 106            
Rear air vents with automatic controls   0 0 0 0 0 0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   0 0 0 0 0 0
Porsche Connect Plus   0   0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0 0 0 0
Blind spot warning system   0 0 0 0    
Proximity key   0 0 0 0    
Wheel-lip moldings   0   0   0  
Roof rails   0 0 0 0 0 0
Roof rack   0 0 0 0 0 0
Class IV trailer hitch   0 0 0 0 0 0
Premium Package   0 0 0 0    
Premium Plus Package           0 0
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 8,820 19,575 15,035 17,975 15,815 15,095 13,685
Options (change) 7,518 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 825 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $47,180 $80,225 $81,685 $95,225 $114,065 $132,645 $174,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Cayenne

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,334
Model Year2011201720172017201720172017
ModelExplorerCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimLimitedBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6300hp V6300hp V6420hp V6440hp V6520hp V8570hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12100, 10665, 14100, 10100, 10665, 14665, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/55-18275/45-20265/50-19275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21
Total Price$47,180$80,225$81,685$95,225$114,065$132,645$174,335
Adjustments for Features0-3,725-4,075-3,725-7,475-9,300-14,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,180$76,500$77,610$91,500$106,590$123,345$159,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,110$15,000$30,090$46,845$83,110

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year2011201720172017201720172017
ModelExplorerCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimLimitedBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0      
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100      
Adaptive cruise control$600      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850$850$850
Air compressor $35$35$35$35$35$35
Keyless entry keypad$50      
Power-adjustable pedals$125      
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150      
Semi-automated parking system$500      
Sunshades, second row, power     $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25      
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200$200
Ceramic brake rotors      $4000
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100      
Curve control$50      
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300$300
Safety key$5      
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25$25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500      
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based      $100
Trailer sway control$25      
Vehicle health reports$0      
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Class III trailer hitch$250      
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300$300$300$300$300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25      
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50$50$50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150      
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150      
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential      $300
Lockable center differential $150$150$150$150$150$150
Lockable rear differential      $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500  
Regenerative braking     $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 $0 $0
Body kit    $0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350$350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250      
Larger rear spoiler    $200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25      
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot$25      
Surround sound$250 $250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25    $25$25
Traffic information $25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0      
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0      
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights     $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge    $75$75$75
Chronometer      $100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250      
LED headlights     $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Performance meter      $150
Spotter mirror(s)$50      
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25      
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100$100 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver     $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger     $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100$100$100
Heated second row seats     $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200    
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75$75
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals    $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      
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100      
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat     $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat     $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000      
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 $0  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim      $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars      $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,255$10,980$11,330$10,980$14,730$16,555$21,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,725$4,075$3,725$7,475$9,300$14,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-49-52-41-69-74-89

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20112017
ModelExplorerCayenne
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in114.0 in
Length197.1 in191.1 in
Width78.9 in78.7 in
Height70.4 in67.4 in
Curb Weight4,579 lb.4,489 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft362.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested292574%
Total Not Requested105026%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

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%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%
Wheel-lip moldings
FeatureValueRequested?
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested255%
Total Not Requested52595%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested235064%
Total Not Requested135036%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition

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%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested175069%
Total Not Requested80031%

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%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%
Wheel-lip moldings
FeatureValueRequested?
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested255%
Total Not Requested52595%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested100045%
Total Not Requested120055%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%
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%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested255%
Total Not Requested52595%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested100051%
Total Not Requested95049%

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%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%
Wheel-lip moldings
FeatureValueRequested?
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested140077%
Total Not Requested42523%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested255%
Total Not Requested52595%

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%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested255%
Total Not Requested52595%

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