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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: $49,275

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $46,745

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015
ModelCayenneCayenneExplorer
TrimSTurboLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $74,100 $113,600 $38,200
Rear air vents with automatic controls 990 990  
Satellite radio 750 750  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,300 2,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790    
Wheel-lip moldings 990 990  
Roof rails 820 1,190  
Blind spot warning system 850    
Panoramic sunroof 660   1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,590 2,590 1,995
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595  
Heated second row seats 525    
Proximity key 890    
Heated steering wheel 275 275  
Lane departure warning 690 690  
Roof rack 1,105 1,475  
Class IV trailer hitch 650 650  
Wi-Fi hotspot 1,365 1,365  
Premium Package 4,090    
Premium Plus Package   3,660  
Adaptive cruise control     1,150
Package 302A / 303A     4,600
Trailer Tow Package     570
Roof rack crossbars     140
Cargo cover     130
Rear air vents with automatic controls 0 0  
Satellite radio 638 638  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0    
Wheel-lip moldings 0 0  
Roof rails 0 0  
Blind spot warning system 0    
Panoramic sunroof 0   1,392
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 0 0 1,741
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506  
Heated second row seats 0    
Proximity key 0    
Heated steering wheel 0 0  
Lane departure warning 0 0  
Roof rack 0 0  
Class IV trailer hitch 0 0  
Wi-Fi hotspot 0 0  
Premium Package 0    
Premium Plus Package   0  
Adaptive cruise control     1,004
Package 302A / 303A     4,013
Trailer Tow Package     497
Roof rack crossbars     122
Cargo cover     114
Options (change) 20,925 17,520 10,180
Options (change) 1,144 1,144 8,883
Destination 995 995 895
Total Price $96,020 $132,115 $49,275

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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: $44,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,382
Model Year201520152015
ModelCayenneCayenneExplorer
TrimSTurboLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine420hp V6520hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10585, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-19265/50-19255/50-20
Total Price$96,020$132,115$49,275
Adjustments for Features-2,100-7,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$93,920$124,640$49,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$30,720$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201520152015
ModelCayenneCayenneExplorer
TrimSTurboLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Air compressor$35$35 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start  $150
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshades, second row, power $225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control  $50
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Safety key  $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Residual heat$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking $0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250$250
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Boost gauge $75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights $1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$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$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
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$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,480$14,855$7,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,100$7,475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-47-1210

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152015
ModelCayenneExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.0 in112.6 in
Length191.1 in197.1 in
Width78.7 in78.9 in
Height67.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,489 lb.4,535 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 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested110050%
Total Not Requested110050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested160088%
Total Not Requested22512%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested287564%
Total Not Requested160036%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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