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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: $37,355

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $39,995

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018201820072007
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneExplorerExplorer
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $60,600 $66,700 $77,400 $98,600 $118,100 $161,600 $28,370 $31,115
Rear air vents with automatic controls 990 990 990 990 990 990    
Auto-dimming mirrors 420   420 420        
14-way power front seats 1,900 1,900            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 800 800 800 800        
Roof rails 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Wheel-lip moldings 990   990   990      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100           255  
Heated front seats 530   530 530        
Sunroof 1,200 1,200         850 850
Running boards 1,560 1,560 1,560   1,560 1,560    
Compass 280 280 280 280 280 280    
Roof rack 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590    
Class IV trailer hitch 660 660 660 660 660 660    
Front buckets   0            
Wood trim           0    
Luxury Package             1,450  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.             225 225
Third-row seat             845 375
Rear HVAC unit             675 285
Ultimate Convenience Group             350 350
Roof rack crossbars             115 115
Satellite radio             195 195
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted             1,295 1,295
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces             0  
Navigation system             1,995 1,995
Rear air vents with automatic controls 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Auto-dimming mirrors 0   0 0        
14-way power front seats 0 0            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0        
Roof rails 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Wheel-lip moldings 0   0   0      
Obstacle detection, rear 0           217  
Heated front seats 0   0 0        
Sunroof 0 0         723 723
Running boards 1,318 1,318 1,318   1,318 1,318    
Compass 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Roof rack 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Class IV trailer hitch 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Front buckets   0            
Wood trim           0    
Luxury Package             1,232  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.             192 192
Third-row seat             718 319
Rear HVAC unit             574 243
Ultimate Convenience Group             298 298
Roof rack crossbars             97 97
Satellite radio             166 166
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted             1,101 1,101
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces             0  
Navigation system             1,696 1,696
Options (change) 15,700 12,660 11,500 8,950 9,750 8,760 8,250 5,685
Options (change) 1,318 1,318 1,318 0 1,318 1,318 7,014 4,835
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 735 735
Total Price $77,350 $80,410 $89,950 $108,600 $128,900 $171,410 $37,355 $37,535

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,574
Model Year20182018201820182018201820072007
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneExplorerExplorer
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6300hp V6420hp V6440hp V6520hp V8570hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8A5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10665, 14100, 10100, 10665, 14665, 14290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18275/45-20265/50-19275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$77,350$80,410$89,950$108,600$128,900$171,410$37,355$37,535
Adjustments for Features-6,445-7,695-5,670-8,745-11,145-16,94500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,905$72,715$84,280$99,855$117,755$154,465$37,355$37,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,810$13,375$28,950$46,850$83,560$0$180

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018201820182018201820072007
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneExplorerExplorer
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300  
5-speed automatic      $900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700  
RWD      $0$0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35$35$35  
Keyless entry keypad      $50$50
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals      $125$125
Remote app $25      
Tilt steering wheel, manual      $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  $350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Ceramic brake rotors     $4000  
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40$40  
Class III trailer hitch      $250$250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)      $150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$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  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers      $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300  
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Lockable rear differential     $150  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500    
Regenerative braking    $0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 $0 $0  
Body kit   $0    
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Larger rear spoiler   $200    
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0    
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200  
Running boards$350$350$350 $350$350$350$350
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0      
App support $0      
Apple CarPlay support $100      
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash      $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted      $1000$1000
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet $150      
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years $0      
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound $250  $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200      
Traffic + travel information    $25$25  
Traffic information $25      
Wi-Fi hotspot $50      
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights     $200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Boost gauge   $75$75$75  
Chronometer     $100  
Cornering lights $50 $50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers $50 $50$50$50  
LED headlights    $1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  $25$25  
Performance meter     $150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150 $150$150$150  
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  
Folding third row seats      $600$600
Heated second row seats    $200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200      
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  $150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  $150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  $150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$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$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  $100$100  
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels       $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0    
White-letter tires      $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$11,070$12,320$10,295$13,370$15,770$21,570$4,625$4,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,445$7,695$5,670$8,745$11,145$16,945$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-197-227-149-85-205-23400

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182007
ModelCayenneExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.0 in113.7 in
Length191.1 in193.4 in
Width78.7 in73.7 in
Height67.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,489 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 length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length 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 Platinum Edition

14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length 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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
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%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
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%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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