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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: $38,905

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $25,510

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220062006
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,200 $65,000 $69,000 $107,100 $30,200 $32,515
Auto-dimming mirrors 420 420 420      
14-way power front seats 1,725          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790      
Roof rails 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190    
Wheel-lip moldings 990 990 990 990    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,095 1,095 1,095   255 255
Running boards 1,550 1,550 1,550 1,550    
Sunroof 1,190       850 850
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650 650    
Heated front seats 525 525 525      
Roof rack 1,475 1,475 1,475 1,475    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,990 2,990 2,990 2,990    
Class IV trailer hitch 650 650 650 650    
Compass       420    
Side curtain airbags         560 560
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.         150 150
Third-row seat         845 845
Ultimate Convenience Group         350 350
Luxury Package         1,700  
Roof rack crossbars         60 60
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted         1,295 1,295
Navigation system         1,995 1,995
Auto-dimming mirrors 0 0 0      
14-way power front seats 0          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0      
Roof rails 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012    
Wheel-lip moldings 0 0 0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 0 0 0   217 217
Running boards 1,318 1,318 0 1,318    
Sunroof 0       723 723
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0    
Heated front seats 0 0 0      
Roof rack 0 0 0 0    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 0 0 0 0    
Class IV trailer hitch 0 0 0 0    
Compass       0    
Side curtain airbags         476 476
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.         128 128
Third-row seat         718 718
Ultimate Convenience Group         298 298
Luxury Package         1,445  
Roof rack crossbars         51 51
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted         1,101 1,101
Navigation system         1,696 1,696
Options (change) 15,240 12,325 12,325 9,915 8,060 6,360
Options (change) 2,330 2,330 1,012 2,330 6,853 5,408
Destination 975 975 975 975 645 645
Total Price $64,415 $78,300 $82,300 $117,990 $38,905 $39,520

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,129
Model Year201220122012201220062006
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM6T8T8T8A5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10100, 10100, 10585, 14290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18265/50-19245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$64,415$78,300$82,300$117,990$38,905$39,520
Adjustments for Features-3,580-4,205-4,155-10,29500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,835$74,095$78,145$107,695$38,905$39,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,260$17,310$46,860$0$615

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220122012201220062006
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300  
5-speed automatic    $900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700  
RWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35  
Heated steering wheel   $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 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50  
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75  
Cargo net$40$40$40$40  
Class III trailer hitch    $250$250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300$300  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)    $150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350  
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted    $1000$1000
Media drive   $15  
Navigation system   $600$600$600
Off-road navigation system   $0  
Surround sound   $250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Compass   $0$0$0
Cornering lights   $50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers   $50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  $25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights   $150  
Xenon HID headlights   $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100  
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300  
Folding third row seats    $600$600
Heated second row seats   $200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150  $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  $150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000  
All-terrain tires    $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels     $350
White-letter tires    $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,055$8,680$8,630$14,770$4,475$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,580$4,205$4,155$10,295$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-184-177-100-28800

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122006
ModelCayenneExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.0 in113.7 in
Length190.8 in193.4 in
Width76.3 in73.7 in
Height67.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,399 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 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
23.7 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
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, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested20020%
Total Not Requested80080%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Auto-dimming mirrors
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 Hybrid

Auto-dimming mirrors
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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested70072%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested70072%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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