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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: $42,525

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $58,395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
Model911911Explorer
TrimTargaTarga SLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $89,500 $100,100 $37,855
Power front seats 1,550 1,550  
iPod integration 440 440  
Navigation system 2,110 2,110  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710  
Floor mats 140 140  
Audio controls on steering wheel 870 870  
Rear wiper 360 360  
Satellite radio 750 750  
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 420 420  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800  
Traffic information 0 0  
Package 301A     2,250
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Power front seats 1,318 1,318  
iPod integration 0 0  
Navigation system 1,794 1,794  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Floor mats 119 119  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0  
Rear wiper 306 306  
Satellite radio 0 0  
Bluetooth cell phone link 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 0 0  
Heated front seats 425 425  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0 0  
Traffic information 0 0  
Package 301A     1,913
Panoramic sunroof     1,356
Options (change) 10,470 10,470 3,845
Options (change) 4,413 4,413 3,269
Destination 950 950 825
Total Price $100,920 $111,520 $42,525

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Targa S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $60,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,792
Model Year200920092012
Model911911Explorer
TrimTargaTarga SLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine345hp H6385hp H6290hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19255/50-20
Total Price$100,920$111,520$42,525
Adjustments for Features0-500-2,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$100,920$111,020$40,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,100$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920092012
Model911911Explorer
TrimTargaTarga SLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Curve control  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Rear-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Total Value of Features$4,985$5,485$7,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$2,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-24-2,231

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092012
Model911Explorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase92.5 in112.6 in
Length175.6 in197.1 in
Width71.2 in78.9 in
Height51.6 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom31.5 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
4.443.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.480.7 ft3

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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
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested112558%
Total Not Requested80042%

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