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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: $39,770

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $20,250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102018201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerMacanMacanMacanMacan
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBaseSGTSTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $47,800 $55,400 $68,900 $77,200
Convenience Package 1,995          
Navigation system 1,995   1,780 1,780 1,780  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275 275        
Bright-finished fuel door 115   160 160 160 160
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295        
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845        
Auto-dimming mirrors     420 420 420 420
Class III trailer hitch     660 660 660 660
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700 700 700 700
Voice control for nav and audio     0 0 0 0
Compass     390 390 390 390
Heated front seats     530 530    
Roof rack     640 640 640 640
Memory system, driver seat     380      
Running boards     1,250 1,250   1,250
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
Convenience Package 1,696          
Navigation system 1,696   0 0 0  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234 234        
Bright-finished fuel door 99   0 0 0 0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101        
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418        
Auto-dimming mirrors     0 0 0 0
Class III trailer hitch     0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio     0 0 0 0
Compass     0 0 0 0
Heated front seats     0 0    
Roof rack     0 0 0 0
Memory system, driver seat     0      
Running boards     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) 5,675 4,415 11,170 10,790 9,010 8,480
Options (change) 4,826 3,753 0 0 0 0
Destination 815 815 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $39,770 $41,510 $60,020 $67,240 $78,960 $86,730

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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: $14,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,759
Model Year201020102018201820182018
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)190, 7190, 7150, 8150, 8150, 8665, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18235/60-18235/55-19265/45-20235/55-19
Total Price$39,770$41,510$60,020$67,240$78,960$86,730
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-5,475-5,475-8,625-10,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,770$40,510$54,545$61,765$70,335$76,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$740$0$7,220$15,790$21,910

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Macan

Model Year201020102018201820182018
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 
911 assist$25$25    
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225    
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
Safety key$5$5    
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150
Terrain selector  $200$200$200$200
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
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     
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400    
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
Bright-finished fuel door$100 $100$100$100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40    
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 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0    
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
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound     $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
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
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
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
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Folding third row seats$600     
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
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
Power-folding third row seats $1000    
Synthetic suede headliner     $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $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 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
White-letter tires$0$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,495$6,495$10,970$10,970$14,120$15,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$5,475$5,475$8,625$10,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-924-96-85-115-124

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Macan

Model Year20102018
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested210076%
Total Not Requested67524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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