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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: $45,345

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $21,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,763

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $16,441

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneExplorer
TrimBaseSGTSTurboLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,400 $57,900 $69,200 $93,700 $37,855
Base Invoice $37,758 $50,516 $61,472 $81,859 $35,268
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    
Floor mats 140 140 140 140  
Wheel-lip moldings 750 750   750  
Roof rails 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190  
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750  
Navigation system 3,070 3,070 3,070    
Obstacle detection, rear 990 990 990    
Panoramic sunroof 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900 1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950 1,995
Rearview camera 1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680  
Heated front seats 560 560 560    
Proximity key 995 995 995 995  
Memory system, driver seat 360        
Roof rack 450 450 450 450  
Class IV trailer hitch 630 630 630 630  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,040        
Package 301A         2,250
Trailer Tow Package         570
Roof rack crossbars         120
Cargo cover         135
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    
Floor mats 119 119 119 119  
Wheel-lip moldings 638 638   638  
Roof rails 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012  
Satellite radio 638 638 638 638  
Navigation system 2,610 2,610 2,610    
Obstacle detection, rear 842 842 842    
Panoramic sunroof 3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315 1,356
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,508 2,508 2,508 2,508 1,696
Rearview camera 1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428  
Heated front seats 476 476 476    
Proximity key 846 846 846 846  
Memory system, driver seat 306        
Roof rack 383 383 383 383  
Class IV trailer hitch 536 536 536 536  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884        
Package 301A         1,913
Trailer Tow Package         484
Roof rack crossbars         106
Cargo cover         115
Options (change) 22,995 21,045 20,295 15,735 6,665
Options (change) 19,551 17,893 17,255 13,378 5,670
Destination 895 895 895 895 825
Total Price $67,290 $79,840 $90,390 $110,330 $45,345
Total Invoice $58,204 $69,304 $79,622 $96,132 $41,763

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,173
Model Year20082008200820082012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneExplorer
TrimBaseSGTSTurboLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6385hp V8405hp V8500hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionM6T6M6T6T6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 12100, 12100, 12350, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18295/35-21255/55-18255/50-20
Total Price$67,290$79,840$90,390$110,330$45,345
Adjustments for Features-310-1,035-3,235-6,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,980$78,805$87,155$104,295$45,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,825$20,175$37,315$0
Total Invoice$58,204$69,304$79,622$96,132$41,763
Adjustments for Features-268-898-2,850-5,2580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,936$68,406$76,772$90,874$41,763
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,470$18,836$32,938$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082008200820082012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneExplorer
TrimBaseSGTSTurboLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100$1100
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Air compressor$35$35$35$35 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad    $50
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Remote start    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Curve control    $50
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Safety key    $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500
Trailer sway control    $25
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Class III trailer hitch    $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50$50$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)    $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
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 
Variable intermittent wipers    $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  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
HD radio    $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn    $25
SD Card slot    $25
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound   $250$250
Traffic + travel information    $25
USB port    $25
Voice control for external devices    $0
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability    $0
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 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)    $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Xenon HID headlights   $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Heated second row seats   $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200    
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Memory system, driver seat$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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25 
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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100 
Total Value of Features$6,515$7,240$9,440$12,240$6,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$310$1,035$3,235$6,035$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-268-898-2,850-5,2580

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082012
ModelCayenneExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in112.6 in
Length188.9 in197.1 in
Width76.0 in78.9 in
Height66.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,763 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 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
19.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
19.143.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.5 ft380.7 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 Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested110057%
Total Not Requested82543%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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