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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: $34,680

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $52,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092009200920082008
Model911911911911911911ExplorerExplorer
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboGT2Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $75,600 $86,200 $89,500 $100,100 $128,700 $193,050 $29,245 $32,395
Power front seats 1,550 1,550 1,550 1,550        
iPod integration 440 440 440 440 440 440    
Navigation system 2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110   2,110 1,995 1,995
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710        
Rear wiper 360 360 360 360 0      
Floor mats 140 140 140 140 140 90    
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750 750 750    
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530 530 530 530 295  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 420 420 420 420   690    
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695 695 695 695 695    
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650 650 650 650    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500 500    
Audio controls on steering wheel 870 870 870 870        
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595 595    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         255      
6-speed manual         0 0    
Adaptive Sports Seats           0    
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel           310    
Sun and Sirius Package             560 560
Luxury Package             1,290  
Audiophile Package             510  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces             0  
Power front seats 1,318 1,318 1,318 1,318        
iPod integration 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Navigation system 1,794 1,794 1,794 1,794   1,794 1,696 1,696
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0        
Rear wiper 306 306 306 306 0      
Floor mats 119 119 119 119 119 0    
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451 451 451 451 251  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 0 0 0 0   587    
Bluetooth cell phone link 0 0 0 0 0 0    
CD changer, in-dash 553 553 553 553 553 553    
Heated front seats 425 425 425 425 425 425    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0        
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         0      
6-speed manual         0 0    
Adaptive Sports Seats           0    
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel           0    
Sun and Sirius Package             476 476
Luxury Package             1,097  
Audiophile Package             433  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces             0  
Options (change) 10,320 10,320 10,320 10,320 4,555 7,360 4,650 2,555
Options (change) 4,966 4,966 4,966 4,966 1,548 3,810 3,953 2,172
Destination 950 950 950 950 950 950 785 785
Total Price $86,870 $97,470 $100,770 $111,370 $134,205 $201,360 $34,680 $35,735

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $52,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,229
Model Year20092009200920092009200920082008
Model911911911911911911ExplorerExplorer
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboGT2Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine345hp H6385hp H6345hp H6385hp 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, 9385, 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$86,870$97,470$100,770$111,370$134,205$201,360$34,680$35,735
Adjustments for Features0-500-2,300-2,800-3,625-6,075-380-630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,870$96,970$98,470$108,570$130,580$195,285$34,300$35,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,100$11,600$21,700$43,710$108,415$0$805

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092009200920092009200920082008
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 
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
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch      $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate      $150$150
Roof rails      $250$250
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$100
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$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 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader      $25$25
Surround sound    $250   
USB port      $25$25
Voice control for external devices      $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Boost gauge    $75$75  
Compass      $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150  
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
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  
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650$650$650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0$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$5,510$6,010$7,810$8,310$9,135$11,585$5,890$6,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$2,300$2,800$3,625$6,075$380$630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-30-135-149-67-144-351-584

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092008
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 Capacity16.9 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
4.4 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
4.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.483.7 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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested70050%
Total Not Requested70050%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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