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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: $45,085

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $21,750

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120152015
ModelExplorerMacanMacan
TrimLimitedSTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,535 $49,900 $72,300
Package 302A 4,305    
Trailer Tow Package 570    
Cargo cover 135    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Roof rack crossbars 120    
Comfort Lighting Package   325 325
Infotainment Package   2,990  
Class III trailer hitch   650 650
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,600 1,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)   630 630
Roof rails   380 380
Rear air vents with manual controls   510 510
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595
Premium Package Plus   5,990 4,660
Blind spot warning system   690  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   950 950
Roof rack   630 630
Wood trim     0
Package 302A 3,659    
Trailer Tow Package 484    
Cargo cover 115    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Roof rack crossbars 106    
Comfort Lighting Package   0 0
Infotainment Package   0  
Class III trailer hitch   0 0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Roof rails   0 0
Rear air vents with manual controls   0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0
Premium Package Plus   0 0
Blind spot warning system   0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   0 0
Roof rack   0 0
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 6,725 15,940 10,930
Options (change) 5,720 0 0
Destination 825 995 995
Total Price $45,085 $66,835 $84,225

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Macan

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Macan Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,570
Model Year201120152015
ModelExplorerMacanMacan
TrimLimitedSTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6340hp V6400hp V6
TransmissionT6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12235, 11545, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$45,085$66,835$84,225
Adjustments for Features0-1,690-5,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,085$65,145$78,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,340

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Macan

Model Year201120152015
ModelExplorerMacanMacan
TrimLimitedSTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300
Safety key$5  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Terrain selector $200$200
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Residual heat $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust $250$250
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Body color exterior trim  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound$250 $250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Boost gauge $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,295$7,985$12,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,690$5,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-25-68

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Macan

Model Year20112015
ModelExplorerMacan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in110.5 in
Length197.1 in184.3 in
Width78.9 in76.1 in
Height70.4 in63.4 in
Curb Weight4,579 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 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 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft353.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested292574%
Total Not Requested105026%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
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%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%
Rear air vents with manual controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with manual controls150Yes
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
Total Requested15075%
Total Not Requested5025%
Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested23090%
Total Not Requested2510%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive15No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested87598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested255064%
Total Not Requested145036%

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%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%
Rear air vents with manual controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with manual controls150Yes
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
Total Requested15075%
Total Not Requested5025%
Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested23090%
Total Not Requested2510%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested255078%
Total Not Requested70022%

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