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Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Panamera Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Panamera Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,300

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $42,725

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012201220122012
ModelExplorerPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimLimitedBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,550 $75,200 $90,300 $95,000 $136,700 $173,200
Navigation system 1,995          
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795          
Sunroof 850          
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295          
Auto-dimming mirrors   420        
Satellite radio   750 750 750 750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   790 790 790    
Rear wiper   360 360   360 360
Roof rack   400 400 400 400 400
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595 595 595 595
Heated front seats   525        
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,990 2,990 2,990 2,990 2,990
Second-row high console         2,300 2,300
Sunshade, rear, power         340 340
8-way power rear seats         1,835 1,835
Navigation system 1,696          
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676          
Sunroof 723          
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101          
Auto-dimming mirrors   0        
Satellite radio   0 0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0    
Rear wiper   306 306   306 306
Roof rack   340 340 340 340 340
Voice control for nav and audio   506 506 506 506 506
Heated front seats   0        
Rear air vents with automatic controls   0 0 0 0 0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   0 0 0 0 0
Second-row high console         0 0
Sunshade, rear, power         0 0
8-way power rear seats         0 0
Options (change) 4,935 7,850 6,905 6,545 10,590 10,590
Options (change) 4,196 1,152 1,152 846 1,152 1,152
Destination 815 975 975 975 975 975
Total Price $41,300 $84,025 $98,180 $102,520 $148,265 $184,765

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Panamera

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera S Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,135
Model Year200920122012201220122012
ModelExplorerPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimLimitedBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionA5S7S7T8S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$41,300$84,025$98,180$102,520$148,265$184,765
Adjustments for Features0-615-1,365-2,490-8,415-10,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,300$83,410$96,815$100,030$139,850$174,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,405$16,620$56,440$90,990

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Panamera

Model Year200920122012201220122012
ModelExplorerPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimLimitedBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900     
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200 $1200$1200
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300  
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50     
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125     
Proximity key    $250$250
Sunshade, rear, power    $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25     
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225     
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100
Trailer sway control$25     
Vehicle health reports$0     
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75$75
Class II trailer hitch$200     
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150     
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100  
Second-row high console$250   $250$250
Second-row low console $100$100$100$100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150     
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400     
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Regenerative braking  $0 $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Rear bumper protector$40     
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400$400$400
Running boards$350     
Wheel-lip moldings$75     
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0     
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000     
SMS text-to-speech reader$25     
Surround sound    $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25     
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Chronometer     $100
Compass$0     
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
Performance meter     $150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100
Heated second row seats    $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225$225
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, second row seats    $150$150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats    $150$150
Power-folding third row seats$1000     
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Wood trim    $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000$1000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600     
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)   $0  
White-letter tires$0     
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,465$7,080$7,830$8,955$14,880$16,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$615$1,365$2,490$8,415$10,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-16-30-44-121-119

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Panamera

Model Year20092012
ModelExplorerPanamera
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in115.0 in
Length193.4 in195.6 in
Width73.7 in76.0 in
Height72.8 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,881 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in51.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in33.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft344.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69097%
Total Not Requested253%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera

Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S

Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S Hybrid

Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Turbo

Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%
8-way power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Power thigh support adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested525100%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Turbo S

Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%
8-way power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Power thigh support adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested525100%

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