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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: $47,595

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $32,735

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneExplorer
TrimBaseSGTSTurboTurbo SLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $58,300 $74,800 $95,500 $114,700 $157,300 $37,855
Rear air vents with automatic controls 990 990 990 990 990  
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750 750  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790      
Wheel-lip moldings 990 990   990    
Roof rails 820 820 820 1,190 1,190  
Blind spot warning system 850 850 850      
Panoramic sunroof 660 660 660     1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590 1,995
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595  
Proximity key 890 890 890      
Roof rack 1,105 1,105 1,105 1,475 1,475  
Class IV trailer hitch 650 650 650 650 650  
Wi-Fi hotspot 1,365 1,365 1,365 1,365 1,365  
Premium Package 5,690 4,090 2,920      
Premium Plus Package       3,660 3,240  
Wood trim         0  
Package 302A / 303A           4,500
Trailer Tow Package           570
Cargo cover           135
Roof rack crossbars           120
Rear air vents with automatic controls 0 0 0 0 0  
Satellite radio 638 638 638 638 638  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0      
Wheel-lip moldings 0 0   0    
Roof rails 0 0 0 0 0  
Blind spot warning system 0 0 0      
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0     1,356
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 0 0 0 0 0 1,696
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506 506  
Proximity key 0 0 0      
Roof rack 0 0 0 0 0  
Class IV trailer hitch 0 0 0 0 0  
Wi-Fi hotspot 0 0 0 0 0  
Premium Package 0 0 0      
Premium Plus Package       0 0  
Wood trim         0  
Package 302A / 303A           3,825
Trailer Tow Package           484
Cargo cover           115
Roof rack crossbars           106
Options (change) 21,035 19,435 17,275 16,555 15,145 8,915
Options (change) 1,144 1,144 1,144 1,144 1,144 7,582
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 825
Total Price $80,330 $95,230 $113,770 $132,250 $173,440 $47,595

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,707
Model Year201620162016201620162012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneExplorer
TrimBaseSGTSTurboTurbo SLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6420hp V6440hp V6520hp V8570hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10100, 10100, 10585, 14585, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18265/50-19275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21255/50-20
Total Price$80,330$95,230$113,770$132,250$173,440$47,595
Adjustments for Features-2,825-2,825-6,575-8,400-13,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,505$92,405$107,195$123,850$159,615$47,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,900$29,690$46,345$82,110$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201620162016201620162012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneExplorer
TrimBaseSGTSTurboTurbo SLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35$35 
Keyless entry keypad     $50
Power-adjustable pedals     $125
Remote start     $150
Semi-automated parking system     $500
Sunshades, second row, power   $225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist     $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Ceramic brake rotors    $4000 
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Curve control     $50
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts     $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300 
Safety key     $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25$25 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows     $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150 $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100 
Trailer sway control     $25
Vehicle health reports     $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Class III trailer hitch     $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300$300$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)     $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls     $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150$150 
Lockable rear differential    $150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500   
Regenerative braking   $0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 $0 
Body kit  $0   
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)     $250
Larger rear spoiler  $200   
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0   
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200$200
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn     $25
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot     $25
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Voice control for external devices     $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability     $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge  $75$75$75 
Chronometer    $100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     $250
LED headlights   $1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Performance meter    $150 
Spotter mirror(s)     $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25
Xenon HID headlights$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 
Heated second row seats   $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $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$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats     $1000
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0   
Tailgating position, third row seats     $50
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,180$10,180$13,930$15,755$21,180$7,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,825$2,825$6,575$8,400$13,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-75-63-124-136-1710

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162012
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.4,558 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested235064%
Total Not Requested135036%

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, 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, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested100045%
Total Not Requested120055%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

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, 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, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested100051%
Total Not Requested95049%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested140077%
Total Not Requested42523%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested292570%
Total Not Requested125030%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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