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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: $56,180

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $14,460

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018201820182018
ModelExplorerMacanMacanMacanMacan
TrimPlatinumBaseSGTSTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,970 $47,800 $55,400 $68,900 $77,200
Cargo cover 130        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590
Roof rack crossbars 140        
LED headlights   1,170 1,170 540 1,170
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,740 1,740    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,440 1,440 1,440 1,440
Lane departure warning   700 700 700  
Class III trailer hitch   660 660 660 660
Premium Package Plus   5,950 5,700 3,390 3,600
Navigation system   1,780 1,780 1,780  
Roof rack   640 640 640 640
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   950 950   950
Illuminated door sill trim plates   820 510 510 510
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   620 620 620 370
Wood trim   550 550 0 0
Blind spot warning system   700 700 700  
Roof rails   390 390 390 390
Compass   390 390 390 390
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700 700 700 700
Cooled or ventilated front seats       670  
18-way adaptive power front seats       370  
Heated second row seats         530
Cargo cover 124        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 0 0 0 0
Roof rack crossbars 133        
LED headlights   0 0 0 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0 0    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   0 0 0 0
Lane departure warning   0 0 0  
Class III trailer hitch   0 0 0 0
Premium Package Plus   0 0 0 0
Navigation system   0 0 0  
Roof rack   0 0 0 0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   0 0   0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   0 0 0 0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   0 0 0 0
Wood trim   0 0 0 0
Blind spot warning system   0 0 0  
Roof rails   0 0 0 0
Compass   0 0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0
Cooled or ventilated front seats       0  
18-way adaptive power front seats       0  
Heated second row seats         0
Options (change) 2,265 21,790 21,230 16,090 13,940
Options (change) 2,152 0 0 0 0
Destination 945 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $56,180 $70,640 $77,680 $86,040 $92,190

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Macan

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Platinum
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Macan GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,351
Model Year20162018201820182018
ModelExplorerMacanMacanMacanMacan
TrimPlatinumBaseSGTSTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6252hp I4340hp V6360hp V6400hp V6
TransmissionT6S7S7S7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12665, 14665, 14665, 14665, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/60-18235/55-19265/45-20235/55-19
Total Price$56,180$70,640$77,680$86,040$92,190
Adjustments for Features-1,37500-2,525-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,805$70,640$77,680$83,515$90,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,040$12,875$19,600

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Macan

Model Year20162018201820182018
ModelExplorerMacanMacanMacanMacan
TrimPlatinumBaseSGTSTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Active noise reduction$0    
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$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    
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    
Inflatable rear seat belts$200    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
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    
Vehicle health reports$0    
Wide-view front camera$150    
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
Tow hook(s), front$40    
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    
Traffic + travel information$25    
Voice control for external devices$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter $25$25$25$25
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
Intersection assist $25$25$25$25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250    
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300$300
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Massage, driver seat$100    
Massage, passenger seat$100    
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100$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    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0 
Total Value of Features$9,060$7,685$7,685$10,210$9,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,375$0$0$2,525$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,31400-31-22

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Macan

Model Year20162018
ModelExplorerMacan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in110.5 in
Length198.3 in184.3 in
Width78.9 in75.7 in
Height70.0 in63.9 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,903 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft353.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Macan

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Intersection assist25No
Total Requested20028%
Total Not Requested52572%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1250100%
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%
Lane departure warning
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
HDMI port25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Compass
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0Yes
Altimeter25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested25100%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 665W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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 mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested322577%
Total Not Requested97523%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Macan S

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Intersection assist25No
Total Requested20028%
Total Not Requested52572%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1250100%
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%
Lane departure warning
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
HDMI port25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Compass
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0Yes
Altimeter25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested25100%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 665W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested302576%
Total Not Requested97524%
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%
Lane departure warning
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, 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%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Intersection assist25No
Total Requested20028%
Total Not Requested52572%
Compass
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0Yes
Altimeter25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested25100%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
HDMI port25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 665W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested212583%
Total Not Requested42517%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested40026%
Total Not Requested115074%

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%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Intersection assist25No
Total Requested20028%
Total Not Requested52572%
Compass
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0Yes
Altimeter25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested25100%
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 warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested257597%
Total Not Requested753%

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