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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: $55,205

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $12,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,764

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $5,658

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062018
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneExplorer
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo SPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,200 $57,200 $90,200 $111,600 $53,940
Base Invoice $36,771 $49,904 $78,795 $97,351 $51,512
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,690 1,690 1,690 1,690  
Automatic climate control, front 550        
Obstacle detection, rear 990 990      
Navigation system 3,070 3,070      
Light Comfort Package 610 610 610 610  
Comfort Package 1,290 1,290      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495      
Floor mats 130 130 130 130  
Rearview camera 1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680  
Compass 95 95 95 95  
Tire-pressure monitor 590 590 590 590  
Satellite radio 990 990 990 990  
Roof rails 820 820 820 820  
Proximity key 995 995 995 995  
Panoramic sunroof 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900  
Heated front seats 560 560      
Heated second row seats 470 470      
Wood trim 1,040 1,385 345 345  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 290 290 290 240  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,170 3,170      
Class IV trailer hitch 630 630 630 630  
Roof rack 450 450 450 450  
Cargo cover         130
Roof rack crossbars         140
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,436 1,436 1,436 1,436  
Automatic climate control, front 468        
Obstacle detection, rear 842 842      
Navigation system 2,610 2,610      
Light Comfort Package 519 519 519 519  
Comfort Package 1,097 1,097      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 421 421      
Floor mats 111 111 111 111  
Rearview camera 1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428  
Compass 81 81 81 81  
Tire-pressure monitor 502 502 502 502  
Satellite radio 842 842 842 842  
Roof rails 697 697 697 697  
Proximity key 846 846 846 846  
Panoramic sunroof 3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315  
Heated front seats 476 476      
Heated second row seats 400 400      
Wood trim 884 1,177 293 0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 247 247 247 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,695 2,695      
Class IV trailer hitch 536 536 536 536  
Roof rack 383 383 383 383  
Cargo cover         124
Roof rack crossbars         133
Options (change) 24,505 24,300 13,215 13,165 270
Options (change) 20,836 20,661 11,236 10,696 257
Destination 815 815 815 815 995
Total Price $67,520 $82,315 $104,230 $125,580 $55,205
Total Invoice $58,422 $71,380 $90,846 $108,862 $52,764

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,965
Model Year20062006200620062018
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneExplorer
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo SPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine247hp V6340hp V8450hp V8520hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)72, 12350, 14350, 14350, 14500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20255/50-20
Total Price$67,520$82,315$104,230$125,580$55,205
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-3,350-3,350-7,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,520$81,115$100,880$122,230$47,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,595$33,360$54,710$0
Total Invoice$58,422$71,380$90,846$108,862$52,764
Adjustments for Features0-1,041-2,920-2,904-7,307
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,422$70,339$87,926$105,958$45,457
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,917$29,504$47,536$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062006200620062018
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneExplorer
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo SPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Active noise reduction    $0
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Air compressor$35$35$35$35 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100
Heated steering wheel    $100
Keyless entry keypad    $50
Power liftgate    $350
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Remote app    $25
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
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Curve control    $50
Forward collision warning    $200
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rollover sensor    $50
Safety key    $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500
Terrain selector    $200
Trailer sway control    $25
Vehicle health reports    $0
Wide-view front camera    $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch    $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300$300 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50$50$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)    $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250
Tow hook(s), front    $40
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0
Android Auto support    $100
App support    $0
Apple CarPlay support    $100
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
HD radio    $50
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices    $0
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Cornering lights  $50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers  $50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25 
Power-stowing third row seats    $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats    $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,665$5,865$8,015$8,015$12,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$3,350$3,350$7,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,041-2,920-2,904-7,307

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062018
ModelCayenneExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in112.6 in
Length188.2 in198.3 in
Width75.9 in78.9 in
Height66.9 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,785 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 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
19.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
19.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.5 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row25No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row25No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

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