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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: $47,595

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $25,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneExplorer
TrimBaseSTurboLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,700 $64,400 $106,000 $37,855
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,020 1,020    
Adaptive cruise control 2,490 2,490    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790    
Wheel-lip moldings 990 990 990  
Roof rails 820 820 820  
Satellite radio 750 750 750  
Panoramic sunroof 660 660 660 1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,990 2,990 2,990 1,995
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595  
Proximity key 1,090 1,090    
Traffic information 0 0 0  
Roof rack 1,105 1,105 1,105  
Class IV trailer hitch 650 650 650  
Premium Package Plus 10,160   5,320  
Convenience Package   4,520    
Light Comfort Package   250    
Blind spot warning system   850    
Rearview camera   1,750    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   800    
14-way power front seats   1,335    
Package 302A / 303A       4,500
Trailer Tow Package       570
Cargo cover       135
Roof rack crossbars       120
Rear air vents with automatic controls 0 0    
Adaptive cruise control 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Wheel-lip moldings 0 0 0  
Roof rails 1,012 1,012 1,012  
Satellite radio 638 638 638  
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0 1,356
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 0 0 0 1,696
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506  
Proximity key 0 0    
Traffic information 0 0 0  
Roof rack 0 0 0  
Class IV trailer hitch 0 0 0  
Premium Package Plus 0   0  
Convenience Package   0    
Light Comfort Package   0    
Blind spot warning system   0    
Rearview camera   0    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   0    
14-way power front seats   0    
Package 302A / 303A       3,825
Trailer Tow Package       484
Cargo cover       115
Roof rack crossbars       106
Options (change) 24,110 23,455 13,880 8,915
Options (change) 2,156 2,156 2,156 7,582
Destination 975 975 975 825
Total Price $72,785 $88,830 $120,855 $47,595

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,709
Model Year2011201120112012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneExplorer
TrimBaseSTurboLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6400hp V8500hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionM6T8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11235, 11585, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18265/50-19255/50-20
Total Price$72,785$88,830$120,855$47,595
Adjustments for Features-1,325-2,200-6,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,460$86,630$114,480$47,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,170$43,020$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2011201120112012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneExplorer
TrimBaseSTurboLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Air compressor$35$35$35 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote start   $150
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshades, second row, power$225 $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control   $50
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Safety key   $5
Side curtain airbags$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 
Class III trailer hitch   $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio   $50
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0 
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300 
Heated second row seats$200 $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats   $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,330$8,205$12,380$6,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,325$2,200$6,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-57-78-1650

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112012
ModelCayenneExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.0 in112.6 in
Length190.8 in197.1 in
Width76.3 in78.9 in
Height67.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,399 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 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
23.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.743.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested367562%
Total Not Requested224038%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147566%
Total Not Requested76534%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested215081%
Total Not Requested50019%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested292570%
Total Not Requested125030%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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