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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: $57,795

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $28,760

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420142014201420142018
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneExplorer
TrimBasePlatinum EditionDiesel Platinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $49,600 $63,300 $66,900 $66,800 $83,300 $110,400 $146,000 $53,940
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020   1,020  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790 790 790      
Compass 270 270 270 270 270 270 270  
App support 210 210 210 210 210 210 210  
Wheel-lip moldings 990 990 990 990   990    
Running boards 1,550 1,550 1,550 1,550   1,550 1,550 595
Satellite radio 750     750 750      
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090   1,090  
Roof rails 820 820 820 820 820 820 820  
Panoramic sunroof 660 660 660 660 660 660 660  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,990 2,990 2,990 2,990 2,990 2,990 2,990 1,995
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595 595 595  
Auto-dimming headlights 550 550 550 550 550 550 550  
Lane departure warning 630 630 630 630 630 630 630  
Wi-Fi hotspot 1,365 1,365 1,365 1,365 1,365 1,365 1,365  
HD radio 370     370 370      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,420 1,420 1,420 1,420 1,420 1,420 1,420  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655 3,655 3,655 3,655        
Wood trim 995 1,340 1,340 1,340 345 345 0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 615 615 615 615 615 365 365  
Traffic information 0 0 0 0 0      
Class IV trailer hitch 650 650 650 650 650 650 650  
Roof rack 1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105  
Comfort Plus Package 10,180         5,320    
14-way power front seats   1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335      
Comfort Lighting Package   250 250 250 250   250  
Rearview camera   665 665 1,750 1,750   655  
Blind spot warning system   850 850 850 850   850  
Heated second row seats   525 525 525 525      
Cooled or ventilated front seats   800 800 800 800   800  
Basic Package       4,540        
Auto-dimming mirrors         420      
PCM         3,675      
Heated front seats         525      
Cargo cover               130
Roof rack crossbars               140
Rear air vents with automatic controls 0 0 0 0 0   0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0      
Compass 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
App support 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Wheel-lip moldings 0 0 0 0   0    
Running boards 1,318 1,318 1,318 1,318   1,318 1,318 565
Satellite radio 638     638 638      
Proximity key 0 0 0 0 0   0  
Roof rails 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,895
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506 506 506 506  
Auto-dimming headlights 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Lane departure warning 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Wi-Fi hotspot 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
HD radio 0     0 0      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0 0        
Wood trim 0 0 0 0 0 293 0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Traffic information 0 0 0 0 0      
Class IV trailer hitch 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Roof rack 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Comfort Plus Package 0         0    
14-way power front seats   0 0 0 0      
Comfort Lighting Package   0 0 0 0   0  
Rearview camera   0 0 0 0   0  
Blind spot warning system   0 0 0 0   0  
Heated second row seats   0 0 0 0      
Cooled or ventilated front seats   0 0 0 0   0  
Basic Package       0        
Auto-dimming mirrors         0      
PCM         0      
Heated front seats         0      
Cargo cover               124
Roof rack crossbars               133
Options (change) 35,960 29,430 29,430 36,175 29,065 22,525 20,535 2,860
Options (change) 2,462 1,824 1,824 2,462 1,144 2,117 1,824 2,717
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $86,555 $93,725 $97,325 $103,970 $113,360 $133,920 $167,530 $57,795

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Platinum
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,732
Model Year20142014201420142014201420142018
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneExplorer
TrimBasePlatinum EditionDiesel Platinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6300hp V6240hp V6 D400hp V8420hp V8500hp V8550hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T8T8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11585, 14585, 14235, 11235, 11585, 14585, 14500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18265/50-19265/50-19255/55-18275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21255/50-20
Total Price$86,555$93,725$97,325$103,970$113,360$133,920$167,530$57,795
Adjustments for Features0-1,575-1,525-1,175-3,400-3,950-5,075-2,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,555$92,150$95,800$102,795$109,960$129,970$162,455$55,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,595$9,245$16,240$23,405$43,415$75,900$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142014201420142014201420142018
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneExplorer
TrimBasePlatinum EditionDiesel Platinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SPlatinum
Body4dr 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 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic       $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet       $100
Active noise reduction       $0
Adaptive cruise control       $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850$850$850 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35$35$35$35 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate       $100
Keyless entry keypad       $50
Power-adjustable pedals       $125
Remote app       $25
Remote climate control       $25
Remote start       $150
Remote window/roof operation       $15
Semi-automated parking system       $500
Sunshades, second row, power$225    $225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist       $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear       $100
Curve control       $50
Inflatable rear seat belts       $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger       $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based       $200
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Safety key       $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows       $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 $150 $150
Terrain selector       $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100   $100 
Trailer sway control       $25
Vehicle health reports       $0
Wide-view front camera       $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch       $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder       $25
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 (7 wire)       $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls       $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)       $250
Larger rear spoiler    $200   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0   
Rear bumper protector       $40
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 $200$200$200
Running boards$350$350$350$350 $350$350$350
Tow hook(s), front       $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity       $0
Android Auto support       $100
Apple CarPlay support       $100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325     
CD player$125  $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50  $50$50$50$50$50
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader       $25
Surround sound $250$250  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information       $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices       $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer      $100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Intersection assist$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display       $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only       $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Performance meter      $150 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors       $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver     $300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger     $300$300 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat       $100
Massage, passenger seat       $100
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals    $75   
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat     $100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat     $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats       $1000
Synthetic suede headliner    $650 $650 
Tailgating position, third row seats       $50
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels       $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)       $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,495$10,070$10,020$9,670$11,895$12,445$13,570$11,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,575$1,525$1,175$3,400$3,950$5,075$2,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-47-44-39-64-92-85-2,417

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142018
ModelCayenneExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.0 in112.6 in
Length190.8 in198.3 in
Width76.3 in78.9 in
Height67.4 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,399 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Comfort Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested460078%
Total Not Requested131522%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition

14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Diesel Platinum Edition

14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Basic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155069%
Total Not Requested69031%
14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested36537%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Comfort Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested170059%
Total Not Requested120041%

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