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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: $47,180

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $74,775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelCayenneExplorer
TrimTurboLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $107,100 $37,535
Premium Package Plus 5,320  
Wheel-lip moldings 990  
Roof rails 820  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,990 2,095
Satellite radio 750  
Panoramic sunroof 660 1,595
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Traffic information 0  
Roof rack 1,105  
Class IV trailer hitch 650  
Package 302A   4,305
Trailer Tow Package   570
Cargo cover   135
Roof rack crossbars   120
Premium Package Plus 0  
Wheel-lip moldings 0  
Roof rails 1,012  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 0 1,798
Satellite radio 638  
Panoramic sunroof 0 1,356
Voice control for nav and audio 506  
Traffic information 0  
Roof rack 0  
Class IV trailer hitch 0  
Package 302A   3,659
Trailer Tow Package   484
Cargo cover   115
Roof rack crossbars   106
Options (change) 13,880 8,820
Options (change) 2,156 7,518
Destination 975 825
Total Price $121,955 $47,180

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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: $68,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,333
Model Year20122011
ModelCayenneExplorer
TrimTurboLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine500hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)585, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-19255/50-20
Total Price$121,955$47,180
Adjustments for Features-6,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$115,355$47,180

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122011
ModelCayenneExplorer
TrimTurboLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Air compressor$35 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Off-road navigation system$0 
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$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 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$12,130$5,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1690

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122011
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.4,579 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 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 warning200Yes
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
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 alert200Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Total Requested292574%
Total Not Requested105026%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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