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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: $29,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201420142014201420082008
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneExplorerExplorer
TrimBasePlatinum EditionDiesel Platinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $49,600 $63,300 $66,900 $66,800 $83,300 $110,400 $146,000 $29,245 $32,395
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020    
Auto-dimming mirrors 420     420 420        
14-way power front seats 1,725                
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790 790 790        
Roof rails 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190    
Wheel-lip moldings 990 990 990 990   990      
Satellite radio 750     750 750        
Obstacle detection, rear 1,095     1,095 1,095     295  
Running boards 1,550 1,550 1,550 1,550   1,550 1,550    
Sunroof 1,190                
CD changer, in-dash 650     650 650 650 650    
Heated front seats 525     525 525        
Class IV trailer hitch 650 650 650 650 650 650 650    
Roof rack 1,475 1,475 1,475 1,475 1,475 1,475 1,475    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,990 2,990 2,990 2,990 2,990 2,990 2,990    
Compass   270 270     270 270    
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595     595 595    
Wood trim             0    
Sun and Sirius Package               560 560
Third-row seat               875 375
Luxury Package               1,290  
Rear HVAC unit               695 285
Navigation system               1,995 1,995
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 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Auto-dimming mirrors 0     0 0        
14-way power front seats 0                
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0        
Roof rails 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Wheel-lip moldings 0 0 0 0   0      
Satellite radio 638     638 638        
Obstacle detection, rear 0     0 0     251  
Running boards 1,318 1,318 1,318 1,318   1,318 1,318    
Sunroof 0                
CD changer, in-dash 0     0 0 0 0    
Heated front seats 0     0 0        
Class IV trailer hitch 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Roof rack 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Compass   0 0     0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio   506 506     506 506    
Wood trim             0    
Sun and Sirius Package               476 476
Third-row seat               744 319
Luxury Package               1,097  
Rear HVAC unit               591 243
Navigation system               1,696 1,696
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) 17,010 11,520 11,520 14,095 11,555 11,380 10,390 7,630 4,625
Options (change) 1,956 1,824 1,824 1,956 638 1,824 1,824 6,486 3,932
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 995 785 785
Total Price $67,605 $75,815 $79,415 $81,890 $95,850 $122,775 $157,385 $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 GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,060
Model Year201420142014201420142014201420082008
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneExplorerExplorer
TrimBasePlatinum EditionDiesel Platinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6300hp V6240hp V6 D400hp V8420hp V8500hp V8550hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T8T8T8A5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10585, 14585, 14100, 10100, 10585, 14585, 14190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18265/50-19265/50-19255/55-18275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$67,605$75,815$79,415$81,890$95,850$122,775$157,385$37,660$37,805
Adjustments for Features-4,040-6,380-6,330-4,665-8,740-10,930-12,4800-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,565$69,435$73,085$77,225$87,110$111,845$144,905$37,660$37,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,870$9,520$13,660$23,545$48,280$81,340$105$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201420142014201420142014201420082008
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneExplorerExplorer
TrimBasePlatinum EditionDiesel Platinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150        
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300  
5-speed automatic       $900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700  
RWD       $0$0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35$35$35$35  
Heated steering wheel     $100$100  
Keyless entry keypad       $50$50
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals       $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual       $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350    $350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Full-size spare tire       $225$225
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 $150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100   $100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch       $200$200
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)       $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$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$125  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers       $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 $150$150$150$150  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500    
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0    
Body kit    $0    
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Larger rear spoiler    $200    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0    
Rear bumper protector       $40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 $200$200  
Running boards$350$350$350$350 $350$350$350$350
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted       $1000$1000
HD radio     $50$50  
Media drive $15$15  $15$15  
Navigation system $600$600  $600$600$600$600
Off-road navigation system $0$0  $0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader       $25$25
Surround sound $250$250  $250$250  
Traffic information     $25$25  
USB port $25$25  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices       $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  $25$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Chronometer      $100  
Compass $0$0  $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50 $50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers $50$50 $50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25    $25$25  
Performance meter      $150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 $150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 $500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100$100   
Automatic seat bolsters, driver     $300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger     $300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$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$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat       $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150    $150$150  
Metal pedals    $75    
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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat     $100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat     $100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100    $100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100    $100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner    $650 $650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000$1000  
Wood trim      $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars      $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000$1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels        $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
White-letter tires       $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,280$11,620$11,570$9,905$13,980$16,170$17,720$5,240$5,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,040$6,380$6,330$4,665$8,740$10,930$12,480$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-176-237-225-168-149-251-2240-231

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142008
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 GTS

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

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 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

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 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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