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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: $57,895

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $17,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,319

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $9,496

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082018
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneExplorer
TrimBaseSTurboPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,400 $57,900 $93,700 $53,940
Base Invoice $37,758 $50,516 $81,859 $51,512
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,690 1,690 1,690  
Automatic climate control, front 550      
Obstacle detection, rear 990 990    
Light Comfort Package 610 610 610  
Comfort Package 1,290 1,290    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690    
Floor mats 140 140 140  
Wheel-lip moldings 750 750 750  
Rearview camera 1,680 1,680 1,680  
Navigation system 3,070 3,070    
Compass 95 95 95  
Cargo mat 280 280 280 100
Running boards 1,550 1,550 1,550 595
Satellite radio 750 750 750  
Proximity key 995 995 995  
Roof rails 1,190 1,190 1,190  
Panoramic sunroof 3,900 3,900 3,900  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,950 2,950 2,950 1,995
Heated front seats 560 560    
Heated second row seats 470 470    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,040 915 915  
Wood trim 1,040 1,385 345  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 240 240 240  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,170 3,170    
Class IV trailer hitch 630 630 630  
Roof rack 450 450 450  
Cargo cover       130
Roof rack crossbars       140
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,436 1,436 1,436  
Automatic climate control, front 468      
Obstacle detection, rear 842 842    
Light Comfort Package 519 519 519  
Comfort Package 1,097 1,097    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587    
Floor mats 119 119 119  
Wheel-lip moldings 638 638 638  
Rearview camera 1,428 1,428 1,428  
Navigation system 2,610 2,610    
Compass 81 81 81  
Cargo mat 238 238 238 95
Running boards 1,318 1,318 1,318 565
Satellite radio 638 638 638  
Proximity key 846 846 846  
Roof rails 1,012 1,012 1,012  
Panoramic sunroof 3,315 3,315 3,315  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,508 2,508 2,508 1,895
Heated front seats 476 476    
Heated second row seats 400 400    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884 778 778  
Wood trim 884 1,177 293  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 204 204 204  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,695 2,695    
Class IV trailer hitch 536 536 536  
Roof rack 383 383 383  
Cargo cover       124
Roof rack crossbars       133
Options (change) 30,770 30,440 19,160 2,960
Options (change) 26,162 25,881 16,290 2,812
Destination 895 895 895 995
Total Price $75,065 $89,235 $113,755 $57,895
Total Invoice $64,815 $77,292 $99,044 $55,319

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,726
Model Year2008200820082018
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneExplorer
TrimBaseSTurboPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6385hp V8500hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 12100, 12350, 14500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18255/55-18255/50-20
Total Price$75,065$89,235$113,755$57,895
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-4,250-6,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,065$88,185$109,505$51,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,120$34,440$0
Total Invoice$64,815$77,292$99,044$55,319
Adjustments for Features0-909-3,700-6,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,815$76,383$95,344$49,089
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,568$30,529$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2008200820082018
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneExplorer
TrimBaseSTurboPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Air compressor$35$35$35 
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Keyless entry keypad   $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
Safety key   $5
Side curtain airbags$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 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch   $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Rear bumper protector   $40
Tow hook(s), front   $40
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
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Cornering lights  $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers  $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 
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25 
Power-stowing third row seats   $1000
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,280$6,330$9,530$11,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$4,250$6,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-909-3,700-6,230

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082018
ModelCayenneExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in112.6 in
Length188.9 in198.3 in
Width76.0 in78.9 in
Height66.9 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,763 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%

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