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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: $37,660

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $29,495

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020102010201020082008
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSS TranssyberiaGTSTurboTurbo SEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,500 $60,700 $70,800 $72,400 $99,900 $126,300 $29,245 $32,395
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,690 1,690 1,690 1,690 1,690 1,690    
Automatic climate control, front 550              
Light Comfort Package 650 650 650 650 650 650    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710        
Wheel-lip moldings 750 750 750   750      
Floor mats 150 150 150 150 150 150    
Roof rails 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190    
Satellite radio 750 750   750 750 750    
Navigation system 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300     1,995 1,995
Obstacle detection, rear 990 990 990 990     295  
Running boards 1,550 1,550 1,550   1,550 1,550    
Sunroof 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190    
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695 695 695 695 695    
Heated front seats 720 720 720 720        
Compass 140 140 140 140 140 140    
Memory system, driver seat 360              
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595        
Class IV trailer hitch 650 650 650 650 650 650    
Roof rack 450 450 450 450 450 450    
CD changer, remote 650 650 650 650 650 650    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Sun and Sirius Package             560 560
Luxury Package             1,290  
Rear HVAC unit             695 285
Third-row seat             875 375
Audiophile Package             510  
Roof rack crossbars             115 115
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces             0  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted             1,295 1,295
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,436 1,436 1,436 1,436 1,436 1,436    
Automatic climate control, front 468              
Light Comfort Package 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 604 604 604 604        
Wheel-lip moldings 638 638 638   638      
Floor mats 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Roof rails 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012    
Satellite radio 638 638   638 638 638    
Navigation system 2,805 2,805 2,805 2,805     1,696 1,696
Obstacle detection, rear 842 842 842 842     251  
Running boards 1,318 1,318 0   1,318 1,318    
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012    
Bluetooth cell phone link 591 591 591 591 591 591    
Heated front seats 0 0 0 0        
Compass 81 81 81 81 81 81    
Memory system, driver seat 306              
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506        
Class IV trailer hitch 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Roof rack 383 383 383 383 383 383    
CD changer, remote 553 553 553 553 553 553    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,508 2,508 2,508 2,508 2,508 2,508    
Sun and Sirius Package             476 476
Luxury Package             1,097  
Rear HVAC unit             591 243
Third-row seat             744 319
Audiophile Package             433  
Roof rack crossbars             97 97
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces             0  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted             1,101 1,101
Options (change) 20,680 19,770 19,020 17,470 13,455 12,705 7,630 4,625
Options (change) 15,701 14,927 12,971 12,971 10,170 9,532 6,486 3,932
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 975 785 785
Total Price $67,155 $81,445 $90,795 $90,845 $114,330 $139,980 $37,660 $37,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,834
Model Year20102010201020102010201020082008
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSS TranssyberiaGTSTurboTurbo SEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6385hp V8405hp V8405hp V8500hp V8550hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM6T6M6T6T6A5A5
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 12100, 12100, 12100, 12410, 14410, 14190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18255/55-18295/35-21275/45-19295/35-21245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$67,155$81,445$90,795$90,845$114,330$139,980$37,660$37,805
Adjustments for Features-4,090-5,015-5,190-6,865-10,015-10,6150-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,065$76,430$85,605$83,980$104,315$129,365$37,660$37,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,365$22,540$20,915$41,250$66,300$105$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102010201020102010201020082008
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSS TranssyberiaGTSTurboTurbo SEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  $1100$1100  
-speed   $0     
5-speed automatic      $900$900
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200$2200$2200  
RWD      $0$0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35$35$35  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad      $50$50
Power liftgate$350$350$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$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Full-size spare tire      $225$225
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch      $200$200
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Ski sack$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)      $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls      $150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers      $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500    
Exterior 
Body kit   $0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Larger rear spoiler  $200     
Rear bumper protector      $40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200$200  
Running boards$350$350$350 $350$350$350$350
Infotainment 
Aux input      $50$50
CD changer, in-dash      $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200$200$200  
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted      $1000$1000
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0    
Satellite radio$200$200 $200$200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader      $25$25
Surround sound    $250$250  
Traffic information$25$25 $25$25$25  
USB port      $25$25
Voice control for external devices      $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Cornering lights    $50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers    $50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  $25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150  
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100   
Carbon fiber trim     $200  
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100  
Folding third row seats      $600$600
Heated second row seats    $200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats      $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200  $200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row   $25$25$25  
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0  $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150     
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000$1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels       $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Off-road suspension (upgrade)  $0     
White-letter tires      $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  $100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,630$10,555$10,730$12,405$15,555$16,155$5,540$5,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,090$5,015$5,190$6,865$10,015$10,615$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,016-979-797-1,054-976-7970-231

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102008
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 S Transsyberia

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
Porsche Cayenne Turbo 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
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
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%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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