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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: $49,550

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $43,725

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520122012201220122012
ModelExplorerPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimLimitedBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,200 $75,200 $90,300 $95,000 $136,700 $173,200
Package 302A / 303A 4,600          
Adaptive cruise control 1,150 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490
Cargo cover 130          
Second-row buckets 695          
Second-row high console 150       2,300 2,300
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 2,990 2,990 2,990 2,990 2,990
Roof rack crossbars 140          
Panoramic sunroof 1,595          
Auto-dimming mirrors   420        
Bose Audio Package   1,990 1,990 1,990    
Satellite radio   750 750 750 750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   790 790 790    
Heated steering wheel   250 250 250 250 250
Rear wiper   360 360   360 360
Heated second row seats   525 525 525    
Heated front seats   525        
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595 595 595 595
Cooled or ventilated front seats   800 800 800 800 800
Blind spot warning system   850 850 850 850 850
Proximity key   1,090 1,090 1,090    
Rearview camera   1,255 1,255 1,255 655 655
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020
Roof rack   400 400 400 400 400
Sunshade, rear, power         340 340
8-way power rear seats         1,835 1,835
Package 302A / 303A 4,013          
Adaptive cruise control 1,004 0 0 0 0 0
Cargo cover 114          
Second-row buckets 607          
Second-row high console 132       0 0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741 0 0 0 0 0
Roof rack crossbars 122          
Panoramic sunroof 1,392          
Auto-dimming mirrors   0        
Bose Audio Package   0 0 0    
Satellite radio   0 0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0    
Heated steering wheel   0 0 0 0 0
Rear wiper   306 306   306 306
Heated second row seats   0 0 0    
Heated front seats   0        
Voice control for nav and audio   506 506 506 506 506
Cooled or ventilated front seats   680 680 680 680 680
Blind spot warning system   0 0 0 0 0
Proximity key   927 927 927    
Rearview camera   0 0 0 0 0
Rear air vents with automatic controls   0 0 0 0 0
Roof rack   340 340 340 340 340
Sunshade, rear, power         0 0
8-way power rear seats         0 0
Options (change) 10,455 17,100 16,155 15,795 15,635 15,635
Options (change) 9,125 2,759 2,759 2,453 1,832 1,832
Destination 895 975 975 975 975 975
Total Price $49,550 $93,275 $107,430 $111,770 $153,310 $189,810

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Panamera

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $47,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,855
Model Year201520122012201220122012
ModelExplorerPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimLimitedBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT6S7S7T8S7S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12585, 14585, 14585, 14585, 14585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$49,550$93,275$107,430$111,770$153,310$189,810
Adjustments for Features-3,3750-750-1,875-6,750-8,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,175$93,275$106,680$109,895$146,560$181,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,405$16,620$53,285$87,835

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Panamera

Model Year201520122012201220122012
ModelExplorerPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimLimitedBaseSS 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     
Keyless entry keypad$50     
Power-adjustable pedals$125     
Remote start$150     
Semi-automated parking system$500     
Sunshade, rear, power    $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25     
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100     
Curve control$50     
Driver drowsiness monitor$150     
Inflatable rear seat belts$200     
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200     
Lane departure warning$200     
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0     
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 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25     
CD changer, remote $200$200$200  
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
HD radio$50     
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25     
SD Card slot$25     
SMS text-to-speech reader$25     
Traffic + travel information$25     
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0     
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200     
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  
Performance meter     $150
Spotter mirror(s)$50     
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$8,845$5,470$6,220$7,345$12,220$14,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,375$0$750$1,875$6,750$8,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1090-26-58-124-129

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Panamera

Model Year20152012
ModelExplorerPanamera
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in115.0 in
Length197.1 in195.6 in
Width78.9 in76.0 in
Height70.4 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.3,881 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 / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested247555%
Total Not Requested200045%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
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%
Bose Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%
Bose Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S Hybrid

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%
Bose Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Turbo

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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