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Porsche 718 Cayman vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche 718 Cayman vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,935

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $19,980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172018
Model718 Cayman718 CaymanExplorer
TrimBaseSPlatinum
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $53,900 $66,300 $53,940
Porsche Connect Plus 1,300 1,300  
Navigation system 1,730 1,730  
Power sport seats 2,320 2,320  
LED headlights 1,170 1,170  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,670 1,670  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 640 640  
Rear wiper 360 360  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0  
Blind spot warning system 690 690  
Power-folding mirrors 320 320  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 825 825  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,520 2,520  
Wood trim 1,810 1,810  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 990 990  
Premium Package Plus 3,620 3,170  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   2,070  
Porsche Connect Plus 0 0  
Navigation system 0 0  
Power sport seats 0 0  
LED headlights 0 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Rear wiper 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0  
Blind spot warning system 0 0  
Power-folding mirrors 0 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0  
Wood trim 0 0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 0  
Premium Package Plus 0 0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0  
Options (change) 19,965 21,585 0
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 1,050 1,050 995
Total Price $74,915 $88,935 $54,935

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 718 Cayman vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Platinum
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 718 Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,216
Model Year201720172018
Model718 Cayman718 CaymanExplorer
TrimBaseSPlatinum
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine300hp H4350hp H4365hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)110, 6110, 6500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19255/50-20
Total Price$74,915$88,935$54,935
Adjustments for Features0-500-9,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,915$88,435$45,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,520$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche 718 Cayman vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201720172018
Model718 Cayman718 CaymanExplorer
TrimBaseSPlatinum
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $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 liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation  $15
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
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Residual heat$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive, small$5$5 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
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$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,625$5,125$14,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$9,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6-9,247

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 718 Cayman vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172018
Model718 CaymanExplorer
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase97.4 in112.6 in
Length172.4 in198.3 in
Width70.9 in78.9 in
Height51.0 in70.0 in
Curb Weight2,945 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.3 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.081.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Cayman

Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested155078%
Total Not Requested45022%

Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Cayman S

Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested155078%
Total Not Requested45022%

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