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Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Macan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Macan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,140

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $22,600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerMacanMacanMacanMacan
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBaseSGTSTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $47,800 $55,400 $68,900 $77,200
Luxury Package 1,700          
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350        
Side curtain airbags 560 560        
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 150 150        
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0          
Cargo cover 80 80        
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255        
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,780 1,780 1,780  
Roof rack crossbars 60 60        
Sunroof 850 850        
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295        
Auto-dimming mirrors     420 420 420 420
Class III trailer hitch     660 660 660 660
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700 700 700 700
Compass     390 390 390 390
Roof rails     390 390 390 390
CD changer, in-dash     490 490 490 490
Heated front seats     530 530    
Memory system, driver seat     380      
Running boards     1,250 1,250   1,250
Roof rack     640 640 640 640
Panoramic sunroof     1,670 1,670 1,670 1,670
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590
Wood trim         0 0
Luxury Package 1,445          
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298        
Side curtain airbags 476 476        
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 128 128        
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0          
Cargo cover 68 68        
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217        
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 0 0 0  
Roof rack crossbars 51 51        
Sunroof 723 723        
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101        
Auto-dimming mirrors     0 0 0 0
Class III trailer hitch     0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0 0 0
Compass     0 0 0 0
Roof rails     0 0 0 0
CD changer, in-dash     0 0 0 0
Heated front seats     0 0    
Memory system, driver seat     0      
Running boards     0 0   0
Roof rack     0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof     0 0 0 0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     0 0 0 0
Wood trim         0 0
Options (change) 7,295 5,595 11,890 11,510 9,730 9,200
Options (change) 6,203 4,758 0 0 0 0
Destination 645 645 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $38,140 $38,755 $60,740 $67,960 $79,680 $87,450

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Macan

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Macan Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,440
Model Year200620062018201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerMacanMacanMacanMacan
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBaseSGTSTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6252hp I4340hp V6360hp V6400hp V6
TransmissionA5A5S7S7S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7150, 8150, 8150, 8665, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17235/60-18235/55-19265/45-20235/55-19
Total Price$38,140$38,755$60,740$67,960$79,680$87,450
Adjustments for Features00-6,435-6,435-9,335-10,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,140$38,755$54,305$61,525$70,345$77,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$7,220$16,040$22,810

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Macan

Model Year200620062018201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerMacanMacanMacanMacan
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBaseSGTSTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900    
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel     $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50    
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125    
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power     $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25
Terrain selector  $200$200$200$200
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
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    
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250 $250
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500 
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0 
Body color exterior trim     $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Running boards$350$350$350$350 $350
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0 
Sunroof$900$900    
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75    
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000    
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
HDMI port  $25$25$25$25
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Surround sound     $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter  $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Boost gauge  $75$75$75$75
Cornering lights    $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver     $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger     $300
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $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
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0$0$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Wood trim    $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000 
All-terrain tires$0$0    
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
White-letter tires$0$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,300$4,300$10,735$10,735$13,635$14,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$6,435$6,435$9,335$10,335
Value of Feature Adjustments00-111-99-123-124

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Macan

Model Year20062018
ModelExplorerMacan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in110.5 in
Length193.4 in184.3 in
Width73.7 in75.7 in
Height72.8 in63.9 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,903 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.19.8 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 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft353.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Macan

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Compass
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0Yes
Altimeter25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested25100%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
HDMI port25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1225100%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Macan S

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Compass
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0Yes
Altimeter25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested25100%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
HDMI port25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1225100%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Macan GTS

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Compass
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0Yes
Altimeter25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested25100%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
HDMI port25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1225100%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Macan Turbo

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Compass
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0Yes
Altimeter25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested25100%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
HDMI port25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1225100%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

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