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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: $57,025

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $42,365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012201220122012
ModelExplorerPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimPlatinumBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $52,970 $75,200 $90,300 $95,000 $136,700 $173,200
Cargo cover 130          
Second-row buckets 695          
Second-row high console 150   2,300 2,300 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          
Auto-dimming mirrors   420        
Bose Audio Package   1,990 1,990 1,990    
Adaptive cruise control   2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490
Satellite radio   750 750 750 750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   790 790 790    
Rear wiper   360 360   360 360
Heated second row seats   525        
Heated front seats   525        
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595 595 595 595
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   615 615 615 615 615
Cooled or ventilated front seats   800 800 800 800 800
Blind spot warning system   850 850 850 850 850
Wood trim   995 995 995    
Proximity key   1,090 1,090 1,090    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,655 3,655 3,655    
Rearview camera   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
Premium Package     2,350      
Sunshade, rear, power     340   340 340
8-way power rear seats     1,835 1,835 1,835 1,835
Comfort Plus Package       3,170    
Cargo cover 124          
Second-row buckets 660          
Second-row high console 144   0 0 0 0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 0 0 0 0 0
Roof rack crossbars 133          
Auto-dimming mirrors   0        
Bose Audio Package   0 0 0    
Adaptive cruise control   0 0 0 0 0
Satellite radio   0 0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0    
Rear wiper   306 306   306 306
Heated second row seats   0        
Heated front seats   0        
Voice control for nav and audio   506 506 506 506 506
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   0 0 0 0 0
Cooled or ventilated front seats   680 680 680 680 680
Blind spot warning system   0 0 0 0 0
Wood trim   0 0 0    
Proximity key   927 927 927    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   935 935 935 935 935
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0 0 0    
Rearview camera   0 0   0 0
Rear air vents with automatic controls   0 0 0 0 0
Roof rack   340 340 340 340 340
Premium Package     0      
Sunshade, rear, power     0   0 0
8-way power rear seats     0 0 0 0
Comfort Plus Package       0    
Options (change) 3,110 23,215 28,570 27,435 17,100 17,100
Options (change) 2,956 3,694 3,694 3,388 2,767 2,767
Destination 945 975 975 975 975 975
Total Price $57,025 $99,390 $119,845 $123,410 $154,775 $191,275

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Panamera

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Platinum
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,021
Model Year201620122012201220122012
ModelExplorerPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimPlatinumBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine365hp V6300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT6S7S7T8S7S7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 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$57,025$99,390$119,845$123,410$154,775$191,275
Adjustments for Features-7,1900-2,300-3,650-5,450-7,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,835$99,390$117,545$119,760$149,325$183,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,155$20,370$49,935$84,485

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Panamera

Model Year201620122012201220122012
ModelExplorerPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimPlatinumBaseSS 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  
AWD$1700   $1700$1700
RWD $0$0$0  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100     
Active noise reduction$0     
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100     
Keyless entry keypad$50     
Power-adjustable pedals$125     
Remote start$150     
Semi-automated parking system$500     
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power   $225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25     
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100     
Curve control$50     
Hill descent control$250     
Inflatable rear seat belts$200     
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200     
Lane departure warning$200     
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     
Terrain selector$200     
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100
Trailer sway control$25     
Vehicle health reports$0     
Wide-view front camera$150     
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40     
Class III trailer hitch$250     
Overhead sunglass holder$25     
Rear seat pass-through $100    
Second-row high console$250 $250$250$250$250
Second-row low console $100$100$100$100$100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150     
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
Tow hook(s), front$40     
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 headlights$200     
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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250     
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750     
Performance meter     $150
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75     
Massage, driver seat$100     
Massage, passenger seat$100     
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $225$225$225$225
Power recliner, second row seats  $150$150$150$150
Power release, second row seats$50     
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats  $150$150$150$150
Power-stowing third row seats$1000     
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650
Tailgating position, third row seats$50     
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
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Machined alloy wheels$350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0     
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)   $0  
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Total Value of Features$12,935$5,745$8,045$9,395$11,195$13,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,190$0$2,300$3,650$5,450$7,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,8700-90-129-132-145

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Porsche Panamera

Model Year20162012
ModelExplorerPanamera
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in115.0 in
Length198.3 in195.6 in
Width78.9 in76.0 in
Height70.0 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,881 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in51.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft344.6 ft3

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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%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested350100%
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 mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
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%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested250100%
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%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested37533%
Bose Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%
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 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%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested250100%
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%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Bose Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%
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%
Comfort Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested95054%
Total Not Requested82546%

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%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested250100%
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%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested250100%
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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