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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: $49,025

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $17,300

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132017201720172017
ModelExplorerMacanMacanMacanMacan
TrimLimitedBaseSGTSTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,100 $47,500 $54,400 $67,200 $76,000
Package 302A / 303A 5,600        
Trailer Tow Package 570        
Roof rack crossbars 135        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,670 1,670 1,670  
Cargo cover 135        
Auto-dimming mirrors   420 420 420  
Porsche Connect Plus   1,300 1,300 1,300 1,300
Navigation system   1,730 1,730 1,730  
14-way power front seats   1,720 1,340 1,340  
Heated front seats   525 525    
Class III trailer hitch   650 650 650 650
Lane departure warning   690 690 690  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,440 1,440 1,440 1,440
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690 690 690 690
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0 0
Heated steering wheel   250 250 250  
Roof rails   380 380 380 380
Cooled or ventilated front seats   660 660 660  
Blind spot warning system   690 690 690  
Proximity key   790 790 790  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   950 950   950
Roof rack   630 630 630 630
Wood trim       0 0
Premium Package Plus         3,590
Package 302A / 303A 4,886        
Trailer Tow Package 497        
Roof rack crossbars 118        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741 0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 0 0 0  
Cargo cover 118        
Auto-dimming mirrors   0 0 0  
Porsche Connect Plus   0 0 0 0
Navigation system   0 0 0  
14-way power front seats   0 0 0  
Heated front seats   0 0    
Class III trailer hitch   0 0 0 0
Lane departure warning   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
Heated steering wheel   0 0 0  
Roof rails   0 0 0 0
Cooled or ventilated front seats   0 0 0  
Blind spot warning system   0 0 0  
Proximity key   0 0 0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   0 0   0
Roof rack   0 0 0 0
Wood trim       0 0
Premium Package Plus         0
Options (change) 10,030 17,775 17,395 15,920 12,220
Options (change) 8,752 0 0 0 0
Destination 895 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $49,025 $66,325 $72,845 $84,170 $89,270

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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: $16,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,185
Model Year20132017201720172017
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, 12150, 8150, 8150, 8665, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/60-18235/55-19265/45-20235/55-19
Total Price$49,025$66,325$72,845$84,170$89,270
Adjustments for Features0-1,115-1,115-4,590-5,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,025$65,210$71,730$79,580$84,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,520$14,370$18,995

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Macan

Model Year20132017201720172017
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
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500    
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    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150    
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts$200    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
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 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HDMI port $25$25$25$25
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25    
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Surround sound$250   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25    
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
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 headlights$200    
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
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger    $300
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
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$6,620$7,735$7,735$11,210$11,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,115$1,115$4,590$5,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-18-16-57-60

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Macan

Model Year20132017
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 Weight4,535 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
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane keeping assist system200Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested352569%
Total Not Requested160031%
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%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
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%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested255%
Total Not Requested52595%
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, power100Yes
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
Total Requested30032%
Total Not Requested65068%

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%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
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%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested255%
Total Not Requested52595%
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, power100Yes
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 Requested10013%
Total Not Requested65087%

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%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
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%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested255%
Total Not Requested52595%
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, power100Yes
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 Requested10013%
Total Not Requested65087%

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 warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested250094%
Total Not Requested1506%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested255%
Total Not Requested52595%

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