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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: $39,645

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $21,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,268

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $16,862

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820092009
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSGTSTurboEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,400 $57,900 $69,200 $93,700 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $37,758 $50,516 $61,472 $81,859 $29,319 $32,901
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,690 1,690 1,690 1,690    
Automatic climate control, front 550          
Light Comfort Package 610 610 610 610    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690      
Roof rack 450 450 450 450    
Wheel-lip moldings 750 750   750    
Floor mats 140 140 140 140    
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750    
Navigation system 3,070 3,070 3,070   2,505 1,995
Obstacle detection, rear 990 990 990      
Compass 95 95 95 95    
Running boards 1,550 1,550   1,550    
Sunroof 1,190 1,190 1,160 1,190 850 850
Heated front seats 560 560 560      
Memory system, driver seat 360          
Class IV trailer hitch 630 630 630 630    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Convenience Package         995  
Rear HVAC unit         695  
Third-row seat         875  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted         1,295 1,295
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,436 1,436 1,436 1,436    
Automatic climate control, front 468          
Light Comfort Package 519 519 519 519    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587 587      
Roof rack 383 383 383 383    
Wheel-lip moldings 638 638   638    
Floor mats 119 119 119 119    
Satellite radio 638 638 638 638    
Navigation system 2,610 2,610 2,610   2,129 1,696
Obstacle detection, rear 842 842 842      
Compass 81 81 81 81    
Running boards 1,318 1,318   1,318    
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012 723 723
Heated front seats 476 476 476      
Memory system, driver seat 306          
Class IV trailer hitch 536 536 536 536    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,508 2,508 2,508 2,508    
Convenience Package         846  
Rear HVAC unit         591  
Third-row seat         744  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted         1,101 1,101
Options (change) 17,025 16,115 13,785 10,805 7,215 4,140
Options (change) 14,477 13,703 11,747 9,188 6,134 3,520
Destination 895 895 895 895 815 815
Total Price $61,320 $74,910 $83,880 $105,400 $39,645 $40,505
Total Invoice $53,130 $65,114 $74,114 $91,942 $36,268 $37,236

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,591
Model Year200820082008200820092009
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSGTSTurboEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6385hp V8405hp V8500hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM6T6M6T6A5A5
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 12100, 12100, 12350, 14190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18295/35-21255/55-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$61,320$74,910$83,880$105,400$39,645$40,505
Adjustments for Features-3,775-4,700-6,550-9,7000-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,545$70,210$77,330$95,700$39,645$39,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,665$19,785$38,155$0$210
Total Invoice$53,130$65,114$74,114$91,942$36,268$37,236
Adjustments for Features-3,271-4,085-5,787-8,4610-598
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,859$61,029$68,327$83,481$36,268$36,638
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,170$18,468$33,622$0$370

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820082008200820092009
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSGTSTurboEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100  
5-speed automatic    $900$900
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200  
RWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad    $50$50
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals    $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25$25
Brake assist$50$50$50$50  
Full-size spare tire    $225$225
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150  
Trailer sway control    $25$25
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75  
Cargo net$40$40$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch    $200$200
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300$300  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Ski sack$50$50$50$50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Rear bumper protector    $40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200  
Running boards$350$350 $350$350$350
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted    $1000$1000
Media drive    $15$15
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  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Cornering lights   $50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers   $50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights   $150  
Xenon HID headlights   $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100  
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100  
Folding third row seats    $600 
Heated second row seats   $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25  
Power-folding third row seats     $1000
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
White-letter tires    $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100  
Total Value of Features$8,930$9,855$11,705$14,855$5,155$5,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,775$4,700$6,550$9,700$0$650
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,271-4,085-5,787-8,4610-598

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082009
ModelCayenneExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in113.7 in
Length188.9 in193.4 in
Width76.0 in73.7 in
Height66.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,763 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 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
19.1 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
19.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.5 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested92595%
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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