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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: $45,345

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $21,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,763

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $16,441

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008200820082008
ModelExplorerCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimLimitedBaseSGTSTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $43,400 $57,900 $69,200 $93,700
Base Invoice $35,268 $37,758 $50,516 $61,472 $81,859
Package 301A 2,250        
Trailer Tow Package 570        
Cargo cover 135        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900
Roof rack crossbars 120        
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  
Floor mats   140 140 140 140
Heated front seats   560 560 560  
Satellite radio   750 750 750 750
Navigation system   3,070 3,070 3,070  
Wheel-lip moldings   750 750   750
Obstacle detection, rear   990 990 990  
Proximity key   995 995 995 995
Roof rails   1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190
Rearview camera   1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680
Memory system, driver seat   360      
Illuminated door sill trim plates   1,040      
Roof rack   450 450 450 450
Class IV trailer hitch   630 630 630 630
Package 301A 1,913        
Trailer Tow Package 484        
Cargo cover 115        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696 2,508 2,508 2,508 2,508
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315
Roof rack crossbars 106        
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  
Floor mats   119 119 119 119
Heated front seats   476 476 476  
Satellite radio   638 638 638 638
Navigation system   2,610 2,610 2,610  
Wheel-lip moldings   638 638   638
Obstacle detection, rear   842 842 842  
Proximity key   846 846 846 846
Roof rails   1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012
Rearview camera   1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428
Memory system, driver seat   306      
Illuminated door sill trim plates   884      
Roof rack   383 383 383 383
Class IV trailer hitch   536 536 536 536
Options (change) 6,665 22,995 21,045 20,295 15,735
Options (change) 5,670 19,551 17,893 17,255 13,378
Destination 825 895 895 895 895
Total Price $45,345 $67,290 $79,840 $90,390 $110,330
Total Invoice $41,763 $58,204 $69,304 $79,622 $96,132

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Cayenne

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,173
Model Year20122008200820082008
ModelExplorerCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimLimitedBaseSGTSTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6385hp V8405hp V8500hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12100, 12100, 12100, 12350, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/65-17255/55-18295/35-21255/55-18
Total Price$45,345$67,290$79,840$90,390$110,330
Adjustments for Features0-310-1,035-3,235-6,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,345$66,980$78,805$87,155$104,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,825$20,175$37,315
Total Invoice$41,763$58,204$69,304$79,622$96,132
Adjustments for Features0-268-898-2,850-5,258
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,763$57,936$68,406$76,772$90,874
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,470$18,836$32,938

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20122008200820082008
ModelExplorerCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimLimitedBaseSGTSTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 $1100
6-speed manual $150 $150 
FWD$0    
AWD w/low range $2200$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Air compressor $35$35$35$35
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Remote start$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Curve control$50    
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Safety key$5    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Trailer sway control$25    
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Class III trailer hitch$250    
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300$300$300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150    
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100    
HD radio$50    
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25    
SD Card slot$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Surround sound$250   $250
Traffic + travel information$25    
USB port$25    
Voice control for external devices$0    
Voice control for nav and audio$100    
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$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
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers    $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50    
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25    
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100$100
Heated second row seats    $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Memory system, driver seat$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    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row   $25$25
Power-stowing third row seats$1000    
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100
Total Value of Features$6,205$6,515$7,240$9,440$12,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$310$1,035$3,235$6,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-268-898-2,850-5,258

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20122008
ModelExplorerCayenne
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in112.4 in
Length197.1 in188.9 in
Width78.9 in76.0 in
Height70.4 in66.9 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.4,763 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in57.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.0 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 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft362.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested110057%
Total Not Requested82543%
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

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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