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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: $47,595

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $17,055

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018201820182018
ModelExplorerMacanMacanMacanMacan
TrimLimitedBaseSGTSTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $47,800 $55,400 $68,900 $77,200
Package 302A / 303A 4,500        
Trailer Tow Package 570        
Cargo cover 135        
Panoramic sunroof 1,595     1,670  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590
Roof rack crossbars 120        
Navigation system   1,780 1,780 1,780  
Class III trailer hitch   660 660 660 660
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,440 1,440 1,440 1,440
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700 700 700 700
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0 0
Roof rails   390 390 390 390
Premium Package Plus   5,950 5,700   3,600
Blind spot warning system   700 700 700  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   950 950   950
Roof rack   640 640 640 640
Auto-dimming mirrors       420  
Cooled or ventilated front seats       670  
14-way power front seats       1,340  
Proximity key       800  
Wood trim       0 0
Package 302A / 303A 3,825        
Trailer Tow Package 484        
Cargo cover 115        
Panoramic sunroof 1,356     0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696 0 0 0 0
Roof rack crossbars 106        
Navigation system   0 0 0  
Class III trailer hitch   0 0 0 0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0 0
Roof rails   0 0 0 0
Premium Package Plus   0 0   0
Blind spot warning system   0 0 0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   0 0   0
Roof rack   0 0 0 0
Auto-dimming mirrors       0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats       0  
14-way power front seats       0  
Proximity key       0  
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 8,915 15,800 15,550 13,800 10,970
Options (change) 7,582 0 0 0 0
Destination 825 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $47,595 $64,650 $72,000 $83,750 $89,220

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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: $15,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,690
Model Year20122018201820182018
ModelExplorerMacanMacanMacanMacan
TrimLimitedBaseSGTSTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6252hp I4340hp V6360hp V6400hp V6
TransmissionT6S7S7S7S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12665, 14665, 14150, 8665, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/60-18235/55-19265/45-20235/55-19
Total Price$47,595$64,650$72,000$83,750$89,220
Adjustments for Features0-1,740-1,740-4,565-5,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,595$62,910$70,260$79,185$83,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,350$16,275$20,770

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Macan

Model Year20122018201820182018
ModelExplorerMacanMacanMacanMacan
TrimLimitedBaseSGTSTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Heated steering wheel    $100
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Remote start$150    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Curve control$50    
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts$200    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Safety key$5    
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Terrain selector $200$200$200$200
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
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 cladding (gray/black)$250    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0$0
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HDMI port $25$25$25$25
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25    
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Surround sound$250$250$250 $250
Traffic + travel information$25    
Voice control for external devices$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $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$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger    $300
Heated second row seats $200$200  
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$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$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000    
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50    
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,520$8,260$8,260$11,085$12,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,740$1,740$4,565$5,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-28-25-57-65

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Macan

Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerMacan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in110.5 in
Length197.1 in184.3 in
Width78.9 in75.7 in
Height70.4 in63.9 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.3,903 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 / 303A
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 warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Total Requested292570%
Total Not Requested125030%
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

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-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
HDMI port25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 665W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested255061%
Total Not Requested165039%

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-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
HDMI port25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 665W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested235059%
Total Not Requested165041%

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%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
HDMI port25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%
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%
14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%

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-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
HDMI port25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested210079%
Total Not Requested55021%

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