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Porsche Cayenne vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Cayenne vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,795

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $34,455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneExplorer
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSTurboTurbo SPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $60,600 $66,700 $77,400 $118,100 $161,600 $53,940
Rear air vents with automatic controls 990 990 990 990 990  
Porsche Connect Plus 1,250   1,250 1,250 1,250  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,310 2,310 2,310 2,310 2,310  
Premium Plus Package 9,100 6,780 7,490 3,670 3,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 800 800 800      
Wheel-lip moldings 990   990 990    
Compass 280 280 280 280 280  
Running boards 1,560 1,560 1,560 1,560 1,560 595
Roof rails 830 830 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Panoramic sunroof 670 670        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590 1,995
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0  
Lane departure warning 700 700 700 700 700  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,110   1,110 1,110 1,110  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,660 3,660 3,660      
Wood trim 1,340 1,340 1,340 350 0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 650 650 650 370 370  
Class IV trailer hitch 660 660 660 660 660  
Roof rack 1,110 1,110 1,480 1,480 1,480  
Cargo cover           130
Roof rack crossbars           140
Rear air vents with automatic controls 0 0 0 0 0  
Porsche Connect Plus 0   0 0 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0 0  
Premium Plus Package 0 0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0      
Wheel-lip moldings 0   0 0    
Compass 0 0 0 0 0  
Running boards 1,318 1,318 1,318 1,318 1,318 565
Roof rails 0 0 0 0 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0 0        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 0 0 0 0 0 1,895
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0  
Lane departure warning 0 0 0 0 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0   0 0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0      
Wood trim 0 0 0 0 0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0  
Class IV trailer hitch 0 0 0 0 0  
Roof rack 0 0 0 0 0  
Cargo cover           124
Roof rack crossbars           133
Options (change) 30,600 24,930 29,060 19,510 17,750 2,860
Options (change) 1,318 1,318 1,318 1,318 1,318 2,717
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 995
Total Price $92,250 $92,680 $107,510 $138,660 $180,400 $57,795

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Platinum
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,969
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneExplorer
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSTurboTurbo SPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6300hp V6420hp V6520hp V8570hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10665, 14100, 10665, 14665, 14500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18275/45-20265/50-19265/50-19295/35-21255/50-20
Total Price$92,250$92,680$107,510$138,660$180,400$57,795
Adjustments for Features-45-295-45-3,395-8,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,205$92,385$107,465$135,265$171,755$57,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$180$15,260$43,060$79,550$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneExplorer
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSTurboTurbo SPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100
Active noise reduction     $0
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35$35 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     $100
Keyless entry keypad     $50
Power-adjustable pedals     $125
Remote climate control     $25
Remote start     $150
Remote window/roof operation     $15
Semi-automated parking system     $500
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist     $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Ceramic brake rotors    $4000 
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Curve control     $50
Inflatable rear seat belts     $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger     $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based     $200
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300 
Safety key     $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25$25 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows     $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 $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$40$40$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch     $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300$300$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50 
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 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150$150 
Lockable rear differential    $150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking   $0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  $0 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)     $250
Rear bumper protector     $40
Tow hook(s), front     $40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support     $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25
Surround sound $250 $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices     $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge   $75$75 
Chronometer    $100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     $250
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Performance meter    $150 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300$300 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat     $100
Massage, passenger seat     $100
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals   $75$75 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats     $1000
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0    
Tailgating position, third row seats     $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Total Value of Features$10,120$10,370$10,120$13,470$18,720$10,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$45$295$45$3,395$8,645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1-8-1-58-1130

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelCayenneExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.0 in112.6 in
Length191.1 in198.3 in
Width78.7 in78.9 in
Height67.4 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,489 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 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
23.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

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%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested382573%
Total Not Requested145027%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested300073%
Total Not Requested112527%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne 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%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested262564%
Total Not Requested145036%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

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%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested160088%
Total Not Requested22512%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo 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%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%

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