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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: $47,460

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $43,790

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120152015201520152015
ModelExplorerPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimLimitedBaseSS E-HybridTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,535 $78,100 $93,200 $99,000 $141,300 $180,300
Package 302A 4,305          
Cargo cover 135          
Second-row buckets 750          
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,095 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590
Second-row high console 100       2,490 2,490
Roof rack crossbars 120          
Panoramic sunroof 1,595          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,690 2,690 2,690    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   790 790 790    
Rear wiper   360 360   360 360
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595 595 595 595
Rearview camera   655 655 655    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   840 840 840    
Blind spot warning system   850 850 850    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,020 1,020 1,020    
Roof rack   400 400 400 400 400
Wi-Fi hotspot   1,365 1,365 1,365 1,365 1,365
Premium Package Plus         4,970 4,780
Sunshade, rear, power         390 390
8-way power rear seats         1,835 1,835
Package 302A 3,659          
Cargo cover 115          
Second-row buckets 638          
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,798 0 0 0 0 0
Second-row high console 85       0 0
Roof rack crossbars 106          
Panoramic sunroof 1,356          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0    
Rear wiper   306 306   306 306
Voice control for nav and audio   506 506 506 506 506
Rearview camera   0 0 0    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   680 680 680    
Blind spot warning system   0 0 0    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   0 0 0    
Roof rack   340 340 340 340 340
Wi-Fi hotspot   0 0 0 0 0
Premium Package Plus         0 0
Sunshade, rear, power         0 0
8-way power rear seats         0 0
Options (change) 9,100 12,155 12,155 11,795 14,995 14,805
Options (change) 7,757 1,832 1,832 1,526 1,152 1,152
Destination 825 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,752 0 0
Total Price $47,460 $91,250 $106,350 $107,038 $157,290 $196,100

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Panamera

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,569
Model Year201120152015201520152015
ModelExplorerPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimLimitedBaseSS E-HybridTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6310hp V6420hp V6333hp V6 PiH520hp V8570hp V8
TransmissionT6S7S7T8S7S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/40-20
Total Price$47,460$91,250$106,350$107,038$157,290$196,100
Adjustments for Features-2,3500-750-1,900-8,450-13,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,110$91,250$105,600$105,138$148,840$182,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$14,350$13,888$57,590$90,975

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Panamera

Model Year201120152015201520152015
ModelExplorerPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimLimitedBaseSS E-HybridTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200 $1200$1200
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300  
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100     
Adaptive cruise control$600     
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850$850
Keyless entry keypad$50     
Power door closers    $300$300
Power-adjustable pedals$125     
Proximity key$250   $250$250
Remote app   $25  
Remote start$150     
Semi-automated parking system$500     
Sunshade, rear, power    $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25     
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200
Ceramic brake rotors     $4000
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100     
Curve control$50     
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300
Safety key$5     
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500     
Temporary spare tire$150     
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 net$40     
Overhead sunglass holder$25     
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100  
Second-row high console$250   $250$250
Second-row low console $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
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     
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0  
9 kWh battery pack   $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0 $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250     
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Panoramic sunroof$1200     
Rear spoiler$200     
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400$400$400
Sunroof $900$900$900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75     
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25     
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot$25     
Surround sound$250   $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25     
Voice control for external devices$0     
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$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$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Chronometer     $100
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250     
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Performance meter     $150
Spotter mirror(s)$50     
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
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  
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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-stowing third row seats$1000     
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650
Tailgating position, third row seats$50     
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
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)   $0  
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,295$6,945$7,695$8,845$15,395$20,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,350$0$750$1,900$8,450$13,875
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1560-2040-115-152

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Panamera

Model Year20112015
ModelExplorerPanamera
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in115.0 in
Length197.1 in197.0 in
Width78.9 in76.0 in
Height70.4 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,579 lb.4,124 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in51.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in33.3 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 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft344.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
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 alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested292574%
Total Not Requested105026%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%
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

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%
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 E-Hybrid

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%
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

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Total Requested90038%
Total Not Requested147562%
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

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested90038%
Total Not Requested147562%
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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