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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: $36,965

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $31,530

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220082008
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,200 $65,000 $69,000 $107,100 $29,245 $32,395
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790      
Roof rails 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190    
Wheel-lip moldings 990 990 990 990    
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750    
Running boards 1,550 1,550 1,550 1,550    
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650 650    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595    
Class IV trailer hitch 650 650 650 650    
Roof rack 1,475 1,475 1,475 1,475    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,990 2,990 2,990 2,990    
Premium Package 7,690          
Obstacle detection, rear   1,095 1,095   295  
Convenience Package   4,520 4,520      
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     0      
Compass       420    
Sun and Sirius Package         560 560
Third-row seat         875 375
Luxury Package         1,290  
Navigation system         1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package         510  
Roof rack crossbars         115 115
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted         1,295 1,295
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0      
Roof rails 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012    
Wheel-lip moldings 0 0 0 0    
Satellite radio 638 638 638 638    
Running boards 1,318 1,318 0 1,318    
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506    
Class IV trailer hitch 0 0 0 0    
Roof rack 0 0 0 0    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 0 0 0 0    
Premium Package 0          
Obstacle detection, rear   0 0   251  
Convenience Package   0 0      
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     0      
Compass       0    
Sun and Sirius Package         476 476
Third-row seat         744 319
Luxury Package         1,097  
Navigation system         1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package         433  
Roof rack crossbars         97 97
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted         1,101 1,101
Options (change) 19,320 17,245 17,245 11,260 6,935 4,340
Options (change) 3,474 3,474 2,156 3,474 5,895 3,689
Destination 975 975 975 975 785 785
Total Price $68,495 $83,220 $87,220 $119,335 $36,965 $37,520

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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: $26,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,027
Model Year201220122012201220082008
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)235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18265/50-19245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$68,495$83,220$87,220$119,335$36,965$37,520
Adjustments for Features-5,355-5,880-5,705-10,6050-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,140$77,340$81,515$108,730$36,965$37,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,200$18,375$45,590$0$305

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220122012201220082008
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  $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  
Full-size spare tire    $225$225
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  
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150  
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 II trailer hitch    $200$200
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 (4 wire)    $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Rear bumper protector    $40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200  
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted    $1000$1000
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound   $250  
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
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$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  $25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100  
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Folding third row seats    $600$600
Heated second row seats   $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
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  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
White-letter tires    $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,370$9,895$9,720$14,620$4,015$4,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,355$5,880$5,705$10,605$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-348-314-205-3950-231

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122008
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested232550%
Total Not Requested231550%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97544%
Total Not Requested126556%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97544%
Total Not Requested126556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

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 seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested70072%
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%
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

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 seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested70072%

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