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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: $34,510

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820182016
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneExplorer
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $60,600 $66,700 $77,400 $98,600 $118,100 $161,600 $52,970
Rear air vents with automatic controls 990 990 990 990 990 990  
Premium Plus Package 9,100 6,780 7,490 5,830 3,670 3,250  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,310 2,310 2,310 2,310 2,310 2,310  
Porsche Connect Plus 1,250   1,250 1,250 1,250 1,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 800 800 800 800      
Compass 280 280 280 280 280 280  
Wheel-lip moldings 990   990   990    
Roof rails 830 830 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Panoramic sunroof 670 670          
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590 1,995
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Lane departure warning 700 700 700 700 700 700  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,110   1,110 1,110 1,110 1,110  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,660 3,660 3,660        
Wood trim 1,340 1,340 1,340 350 350 0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 650 650 650 650 370 370  
Roof rack 1,110 1,110 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480  
Class IV trailer hitch 660 660 660 660 660 660  
Cargo cover             130
Roof rack crossbars             140
Rear air vents with automatic controls 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Premium Plus Package 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Porsche Connect Plus 0   0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0      
Compass 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Wheel-lip moldings 0   0   0    
Roof rails 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0 0          
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,895
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Lane departure warning 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0   0 0 0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0        
Wood trim 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Roof rack 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Class IV trailer hitch 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Cargo cover             124
Roof rack crossbars             133
Options (change) 29,040 23,370 27,500 20,200 17,950 16,190 2,265
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,152
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 945
Total Price $90,690 $91,120 $105,950 $119,850 $137,100 $178,840 $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 Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,686
Model Year2018201820182018201820182016
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneExplorer
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6300hp V6420hp V6440hp V6520hp V8570hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10665, 14100, 10100, 10665, 14665, 14500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18275/45-20265/50-19275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21255/50-20
Total Price$90,690$91,120$105,950$119,850$137,100$178,840$56,180
Adjustments for Features-310-560-310-2,960-3,660-8,9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,380$90,560$105,640$116,890$133,440$169,930$56,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$180$15,260$26,510$43,060$79,550$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2018201820182018201820182016
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneExplorer
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
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
Accessories 
AC power outlet      $100
Active noise reduction      $0
Adaptive cruise control      $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850$850 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35$35$35 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate      $100
Keyless entry keypad      $50
Power-adjustable pedals      $125
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start      $150
Semi-automated parking system      $500
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist      $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Ceramic brake rotors     $4000 
Cross-traffic warning, rear      $100
Curve control      $50
Inflatable rear seat belts      $200
Knee airbag, driver$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 
Safety key      $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows      $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150 $150
Terrain selector      $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $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 
Class III trailer hitch      $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder      $25
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
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls      $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)      $250
Larger rear spoiler   $200   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200$200
Tow hook(s), front      $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn      $25
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot      $25
SMS text-to-speech reader      $25
Surround sound $250  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information    $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices      $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability      $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge   $75$75$75 
Chronometer     $100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display      $250
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only      $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Performance meter     $150 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors      $25
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 
Massage, driver seat      $100
Massage, passenger seat      $100
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals   $75$75$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 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$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 $0   
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels      $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Total Value of Features$10,455$10,705$10,455$13,105$13,805$19,055$10,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$310$560$310$2,960$3,660$8,910$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4-6-3-26-28-520

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182016
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

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length 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 Requested382573%
Total Not Requested145027%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested255%
Total Not Requested52595%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested300073%
Total Not Requested112527%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length 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 Requested262564%
Total Not Requested145036%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested255%
Total Not Requested52595%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested262569%
Total Not Requested120031%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested255%
Total Not Requested52595%

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%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested255%
Total Not Requested52595%

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%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested255%
Total Not Requested52595%

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