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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: $56,180

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $47,785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152016
ModelCayenneCayenneExplorer
TrimSTurboPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $74,100 $113,600 $52,970
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,300 2,300  
Premium Plus Package 7,490 3,660  
Satellite radio 750 750  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 990 990  
Wi-Fi hotspot 1,365 1,365  
Class IV trailer hitch 650 650  
Roof rack 1,475 1,475  
Wood trim 1,340 345  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 640 365  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,100 1,100  
Lane departure warning 690 690  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,590 2,590 1,995
Compass 270 270  
Roof rails 1,190 1,190  
Wheel-lip moldings 990 990  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790    
Cargo cover     130
Roof rack crossbars     140
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0  
Premium Plus Package 0 0  
Satellite radio 638 638  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 0 0  
Wi-Fi hotspot 0 0  
Class IV trailer hitch 0 0  
Roof rack 0 0  
Wood trim 0 293  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0  
Lane departure warning 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 0 0 1,895
Compass 0 0  
Roof rails 0 0  
Wheel-lip moldings 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0    
Cargo cover     124
Roof rack crossbars     133
Options (change) 28,870 19,325 2,265
Options (change) 1,144 1,437 2,152
Destination 995 995 945
Total Price $103,965 $133,920 $56,180

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Platinum
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,196
Model Year201520152016
ModelCayenneCayenneExplorer
TrimSTurboPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine420hp V6520hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10585, 14500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-19265/50-19255/50-20
Total Price$103,965$133,920$56,180
Adjustments for Features0-3,350-365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$103,965$130,570$55,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$26,605$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201520152016
ModelCayenneCayenneExplorer
TrimSTurboPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Air compressor$35$35 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start  $150
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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control  $50
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
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
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Wide-view front camera  $150
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
Tow hook(s), front  $40
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 
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$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$9,405$12,755$9,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,350$365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-61-349

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152016
ModelCayenneExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.0 in112.6 in
Length191.1 in198.3 in
Width78.7 in78.9 in
Height67.4 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,489 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 S

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested262564%
Total Not Requested145036%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

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

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