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Porsche Cayenne vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Cayenne vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,600

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $15,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,866

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $11,329

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneTaurus
TrimBaseSGTSTurboSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,400 $57,900 $69,200 $93,700 $38,155
Base Invoice $37,758 $50,516 $61,472 $81,859 $35,025
Light Comfort Package 610 610 610 610  
Automatic climate control, front 550        
Xenon/HID headlights 1,560 1,560 1,560    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690    
Floor mats 140 140 140 140  
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750  
Navigation system 3,070 3,070 3,070   1,550
Compass 95 95 95 95  
Sunroof 1,190 1,190 1,160 1,190  
Obstacle detection, rear 990 990 990    
Heated front seats 560 560 560    
Rearview camera 1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680  
Proximity key 995 995 995 995  
Memory system, driver seat 360        
Heated second row seats 470 470      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,040        
Package 402A         3,100
Light Comfort Package 519 519 519 519  
Automatic climate control, front 468        
Xenon/HID headlights 1,326 1,326 1,326    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587 587    
Floor mats 119 119 119 119  
Satellite radio 638 638 638 638  
Navigation system 2,610 2,610 2,610   1,349
Compass 81 81 81 81  
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012  
Obstacle detection, rear 842 842 842    
Heated front seats 476 476 476    
Rearview camera 1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428  
Proximity key 846 846 846 846  
Memory system, driver seat 306        
Heated second row seats 400 400      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884        
Package 402A         2,697
Options (change) 14,750 12,800 12,300 5,460 4,650
Options (change) 12,542 10,884 10,484 4,643 4,046
Destination 895 895 895 895 795
Total Price $59,045 $71,595 $82,395 $100,055 $43,600
Total Invoice $51,195 $62,295 $72,851 $87,397 $39,866

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,293
Model Year20082008200820082012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneTaurus
TrimBaseSGTSTurboSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6385hp V8405hp V8500hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6M6T6T6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 12100, 12100, 12350, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18295/35-21255/55-18255/45-19
Total Price$59,045$71,595$82,395$100,055$43,600
Adjustments for Features-1,195-1,920-3,995-5,9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,850$69,675$78,400$94,085$43,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,825$20,550$36,235$0
Total Invoice$51,195$62,295$72,851$87,397$39,866
Adjustments for Features-1,036-1,671-3,532-5,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,159$60,624$69,319$82,182$39,866
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,465$19,160$32,023$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082008200820082012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneTaurus
TrimBaseSGTSTurboSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100$1100
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad    $50
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Safety key    $5
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50$50$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75  
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
DVD-compatible player    $0
HD radio    $50
Media drive    $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn    $25
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound   $250$250
Traffic + travel information    $25
USB port    $25
Voice control for external devices    $0
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Heated second row seats$200$200 $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200    
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,965$7,690$9,765$11,740$5,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,195$1,920$3,995$5,970$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,036-1,671-3,532-5,2150

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082012
ModelCayenneTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in112.9 in
Length188.9 in202.9 in
Width76.0 in76.2 in
Height66.9 in60.7 in
Curb Weight4,763 lb.4,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.4 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.1 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.5 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Xenon/HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Xenon/HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Xenon/HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested165052%
Total Not Requested150048%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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