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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: $57,795

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $20,130

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820162016
ModelExplorerMacanMacan
TrimPlatinumSTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,940 $52,600 $73,900
Cargo cover 130    
Running boards 595 1,245 1,245
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 2,590 2,590
Roof rack crossbars 140    
Comfort Lighting Package   325 325
Premium Package Plus   5,730 4,660
Infotainment Package   2,990  
Class III trailer hitch   650 650
Lane departure warning   690  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,440 1,440
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,740  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   630 630
Roof rails   380 380
Compass   380 380
Remote app   420 420
Illuminated door sill trim plates   510 510
Auto-dimming headlights   580 580
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595
Blind spot warning system   690  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   950 950
Wood trim   550 0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   615 365
Roof rack   630 630
App support     210
Heated second row seats     525
Cargo cover 124    
Running boards 565 0 0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 0 0
Roof rack crossbars 133    
Comfort Lighting Package   0 0
Premium Package Plus   0 0
Infotainment Package   0  
Class III trailer hitch   0 0
Lane departure warning   0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   0 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Roof rails   0 0
Compass   0 0
Remote app   0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   0 0
Auto-dimming headlights   0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0
Blind spot warning system   0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   0 0
Wood trim   0 0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   0 0
Roof rack   0 0
App support     0
Heated second row seats     0
Options (change) 2,860 24,330 17,085
Options (change) 2,717 0 0
Destination 995 995 995
Total Price $57,795 $77,925 $91,980

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Macan

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Platinum
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Macan Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,993
Model Year201820162016
ModelExplorerMacanMacan
TrimPlatinumSTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6340hp V6400hp V6
TransmissionT6S7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12235, 11545, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$57,795$77,925$91,980
Adjustments for Features-2,3650-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,430$77,925$89,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,855

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Macan

Model Year201820162016
ModelExplorerMacanMacan
TrimPlatinumSTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote climate control$25  
Remote start$150  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
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  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
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  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
HDMI port $25$25
Media drive $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250 $250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Boost gauge $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Intersection assist $25$25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$9,535$7,170$9,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,365$0$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2600-24

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Macan

Model Year20182016
ModelExplorerMacan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in110.5 in
Length198.3 in184.3 in
Width78.9 in76.1 in
Height70.0 in63.4 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.4,113 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 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%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Compass
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0Yes
Altimeter25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested25100%
Auto-dimming headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Intersection assist25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
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%
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested337584%
Total Not Requested62516%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive15No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested87598%
Total Not Requested152%

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%
Compass
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0Yes
Altimeter25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested25100%
Auto-dimming headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Intersection assist25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
HDMI port25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%
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 system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested317598%
Total Not Requested752%

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