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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: $54,185

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $13,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,789

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $6,633

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162006200620062006
ModelExplorerCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimPlatinumBaseSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,970 $42,200 $57,200 $90,200 $111,600
Base Invoice $50,587 $36,771 $49,904 $78,795 $97,351
Cargo cover 130        
Roof rack crossbars 140        
Light Comfort Package   610 610 610 610
Comfort Package   1,290 1,290    
Automatic climate control, front   550      
Navigation system   3,070 3,070    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,690 1,690 1,690 1,690
Obstacle detection, rear   990 990    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   495 495    
Compass   95 95 95 95
Floor mats   130 130 130 130
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   290 290 290 240
Heated front seats   560 560    
Tire-pressure monitor   590 590 590 590
Roof rails   820 820 820 820
Satellite radio   990 990 990 990
Proximity key   995 995 995 995
Rearview camera   1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,170 3,170    
Panoramic sunroof   3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900
Heated second row seats   470 470    
Wood trim   1,040 1,385 345 345
Roof rack   450 450 450 450
Class IV trailer hitch   630 630 630 630
Cargo cover 124        
Roof rack crossbars 133        
Light Comfort Package   519 519 519 519
Comfort Package   1,097 1,097    
Automatic climate control, front   468      
Navigation system   2,610 2,610    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,436 1,436 1,436 1,436
Obstacle detection, rear   842 842    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   421 421    
Compass   81 81 81 81
Floor mats   111 111 111 111
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   247 247 247 0
Heated front seats   476 476    
Tire-pressure monitor   502 502 502 502
Roof rails   697 697 697 697
Satellite radio   842 842 842 842
Proximity key   846 846 846 846
Rearview camera   1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,695 2,695    
Panoramic sunroof   3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315
Heated second row seats   400 400    
Wood trim   884 1,177 293 0
Roof rack   383 383 383 383
Class IV trailer hitch   536 536 536 536
Options (change) 270 24,505 24,300 13,215 13,165
Options (change) 257 20,836 20,661 11,236 10,696
Destination 945 815 815 815 815
Total Price $54,185 $67,520 $82,315 $104,230 $125,580
Total Invoice $51,789 $58,422 $71,380 $90,846 $108,862

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Cayenne

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,701
Model Year20162006200620062006
ModelExplorerCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimPlatinumBaseSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6247hp V6340hp V8450hp V8520hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 1272, 12350, 14350, 14350, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/65-17255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20
Total Price$54,185$67,520$82,315$104,230$125,580
Adjustments for Features-7,3950-1,200-3,350-3,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,790$67,520$81,115$100,880$122,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,595$33,360$54,710
Total Invoice$51,789$58,422$71,380$90,846$108,862
Adjustments for Features-7,0680-1,041-2,920-2,904
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,721$58,422$70,339$87,926$105,958
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,917$29,504$47,536

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20162006200620062006
ModelExplorerCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimPlatinumBaseSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100$1100$1100
6-speed manual $150   
AWD$1700    
AWD w/low range $2200$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Active noise reduction$0    
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Air compressor $35$35$35$35
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100    
Heated steering wheel$100    
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Power liftgate$350    
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50$50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Remote start$150    
Semi-automated parking system$500    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Blind spot warning system$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Curve control$50    
Forward collision warning$200    
Inflatable rear seat belts$200    
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200    
Lane departure warning$200    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0    
Rollover sensor$50    
Safety key$5    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Terrain selector$200    
Trailer sway control$25    
Vehicle health reports$0    
Wide-view front camera$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Class III trailer hitch$250    
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300$300$300
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250    
Tow hook(s), front$40    
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100    
HD radio$50    
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Surround sound$250 $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25    
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers   $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25    
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Massage, driver seat$100    
Massage, passenger seat$100    
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25$25
Power-stowing third row seats$1000    
Tailgating position, third row seats$50    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$12,020$4,625$5,825$7,975$7,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,395$0$1,200$3,350$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,0680-1,041-2,920-2,904

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20162006
ModelExplorerCayenne
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in112.4 in
Length198.3 in188.2 in
Width78.9 in75.9 in
Height70.0 in66.9 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.4,785 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in57.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft362.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row25No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row25No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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 mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

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%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

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