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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: $56,180

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $22,290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201120112011
ModelExplorerCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimPlatinumBaseSTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,970 $47,700 $64,400 $106,000
Cargo cover 130      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 2,990 2,990 2,990
Roof rack crossbars 140      
Adaptive cruise control   2,490 2,490  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,020 1,020  
Class IV trailer hitch   650 650 650
Roof rack   1,105 1,105 1,105
Panoramic sunroof   660 660 660
Wood trim   995 1,340 345
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   615 615 365
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,655 3,655  
Roof rails   820 820 820
Proximity key   1,090 1,090  
Wheel-lip moldings   990 990 990
Satellite radio   750 750 750
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595 595
Compass   420 420 420
Traffic information   0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   790 790  
Premium Package Plus   10,160   5,320
Convenience Package     4,520  
14-way power front seats     1,335  
Light Comfort Package     250  
Rearview camera     1,750  
Heated second row seats     525  
Blind spot warning system     850  
Cooled or ventilated front seats     800  
Cargo cover 124      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 0 0 0
Roof rack crossbars 133      
Adaptive cruise control   0 0  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   0 0  
Class IV trailer hitch   0 0 0
Roof rack   0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof   0 0 0
Wood trim   0 0 293
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   0 0 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0 0  
Roof rails   1,012 1,012 1,012
Proximity key   0 0  
Wheel-lip moldings   0 0 0
Satellite radio   638 638 638
Voice control for nav and audio   506 506 506
Compass   0 0 0
Traffic information   0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0  
Premium Package Plus   0   0
Convenience Package     0  
14-way power front seats     0  
Light Comfort Package     0  
Rearview camera     0  
Heated second row seats     0  
Blind spot warning system     0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats     0  
Options (change) 2,265 29,795 30,010 15,010
Options (change) 2,152 2,156 2,156 2,449
Destination 945 975 975 975
Total Price $56,180 $78,470 $95,385 $121,985

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Cayenne

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Platinum
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,377
Model Year2016201120112011
ModelExplorerCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimPlatinumBaseSTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6300hp V6400hp V8500hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12235, 11235, 11585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/55-18255/55-18265/50-19
Total Price$56,180$78,470$95,385$121,985
Adjustments for Features-3,3650-1,175-3,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,815$78,470$94,210$118,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$15,740$39,565

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year2016201120112011
ModelExplorerCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimPlatinumBaseSTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Active noise reduction$0   
Air compressor $35$35$35
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100   
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote start$150   
Semi-automated parking system$500   
Sunshades, second row, power $225 $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Curve control$50   
Inflatable rear seat belts$200   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Lane departure warning$200   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Safety key$5   
Side curtain airbags $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
Class III trailer hitch$250   
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300$300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Residual heat $50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio$50   
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound$250  $250
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $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
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$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
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Massage, driver seat$100   
Massage, passenger seat$100   
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000   
Tailgating position, third row seats$50   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,970$6,605$7,780$10,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,365$0$1,175$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2150-39-111

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20162011
ModelExplorerCayenne
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in114.0 in
Length198.3 in190.8 in
Width78.9 in76.3 in
Height70.0 in67.4 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.4,399 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft362.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
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%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested460078%
Total Not Requested131522%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
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%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155069%
Total Not Requested69031%
14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested215081%
Total Not Requested50019%

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