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Porsche 911 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche 911 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,780

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $45,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $5,579

Porsche 911 GT2   
Difference: $28,253

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008200820092009
Model911911911911911911ExplorerExplorer
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboGT2Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $73,500 $83,800 $87,000 $97,300 $126,200 $191,700 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $64,174 $73,192 $76,038 $85,011 $110,313 $0 $29,319 $32,901
Power front seats 1,550 1,550 1,550 1,550        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690        
Audio controls on steering wheel 990 990 990 990        
Rear wiper 360 360 360 360 0      
Floor mats 140 140 140 140 140 140    
Bluetooth cell phone link 960 960 960 960 960 960    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 385 385 385 385   690    
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530 530 530 530    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500 500    
Navigation system 2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110   2,110 2,505 1,995
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         620      
Adaptive Sports Seats           0    
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel           620    
Convenience Package             995  
Sunroof             850 850
Power front seats 1,318 1,318 1,318 1,318        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587 587 587        
Audio controls on steering wheel 842 842 842 842        
Rear wiper 306 306 306 306 0      
Floor mats 119 119 119 119 119 119    
Bluetooth cell phone link 816 816 816 816 816 816    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 327 327 327 327   587    
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451 451 451 451    
Heated front seats 425 425 425 425 425 425    
Navigation system 1,794 1,794 1,794 1,794   1,794 2,129 1,696
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         527      
Adaptive Sports Seats           0    
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel           527    
Convenience Package             846  
Sunroof             723 723
Options (change) 8,215 8,215 8,215 8,215 2,750 5,550 4,350 2,845
Options (change) 6,985 6,985 6,985 6,985 2,338 4,719 3,698 2,419
Destination 860 860 860 860 860 860 815 815
Total Price $82,575 $92,875 $96,075 $106,375 $129,810 $198,110 $36,780 $39,210
Total Invoice $72,019 $81,037 $83,883 $92,856 $113,511 $5,579 $33,832 $36,135

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 GT2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $47,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,686
Model Year20082008200820082008200820092009
Model911911911911911911ExplorerExplorer
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboGT2Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine325hp H6355hp H6325hp H6355hp H6480hp H6530hp H6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6M6A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9325, 1350, 4190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$82,575$92,875$96,075$106,375$129,810$198,110$36,780$39,210
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-2,000-3,175-4,300-6,750-1,910-3,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,575$91,700$94,075$103,200$125,510$191,360$34,870$35,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,125$11,500$20,625$42,935$108,785$0$680
Total Invoice$72,019$81,037$83,883$92,856$113,511$5,579$33,832$36,135
Adjustments for Features0-1,025-1,746-2,771-3,760-190-1,757-3,373
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,019$80,012$82,137$90,085$109,751$5,389$32,075$32,762
Cost Above Minimum$66,630$74,623$76,748$84,696$104,362$0$0$687

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082008200820082008200820092009
Model911911911911911911ExplorerExplorer
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboGT2Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150$150  
5-speed automatic      $900$900
RWD$0$0   $0$0$0
AWD  $1700$1700$1700   
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad      $50$50
Power rear side windows      $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals      $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual      $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist      $25$25
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Ceramic brake rotors     $4000  
Full-size spare tire      $225$225
Rollover sensor      $50$50
Side curtain airbags      $350$350
Trailer sway control      $25$25
Vehicle health reports      $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover      $75 
Class II trailer hitch      $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate      $150$150
Roof rack      $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)      $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control     $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents      $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls       $150
Rear HVAC unit       $400
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175 $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers      $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Rear-engine configuration$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit     $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows      $275$275
Front splitter spoiler     $200  
Larger rear spoiler    $200   
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200    
Rear bumper protector      $40$40
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400    
Running boards      $350$350
Sunroof$900$900  $900$900$900$900
Tall rear wing-type spoiler     $500  
Wheel-lip moldings      $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input      $50$50
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $0   
DVD-compatible player      $0$0
Media drive      $15$15
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio      $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader      $25$25
Surround sound    $250   
Traffic + travel information      $25$25
USB port      $25$25
Voice control for external devices      $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio      $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Boost gauge    $75$75  
Compass      $0$0
Fog lights $125 $125$125$125$125$125
Headlight washers $50 $50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights $500 $500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150  
Center armrest(s), second row       $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150  $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats       $75
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75$75$75  
No leather in second row     $-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat     $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat     $100  
Power-folding third row seats       $1000
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650$650$650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 $500$500$500  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels       $600
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0  
White-letter tires      $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,670$5,845$6,670$7,845$8,970$11,420$6,580$8,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$2,000$3,175$4,300$6,750$1,910$3,660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,025-1,746-2,771-3,760-190-1,757-3,373

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082009
Model911Explorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase92.5 in113.7 in
Length175.6 in193.4 in
Width71.2 in73.7 in
Height51.6 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom31.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.8 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
4.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.883.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa S

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 GT2

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested70050%
Total Not Requested70050%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested107581%
Total Not Requested25019%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%

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