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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: $32,380

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $29,230

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122008
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneTaurus
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $65,000 $69,000 $107,100 $27,620
Auto-dimming mirrors 420        
14-way power front seats 1,725        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790    
Heated front seats 525        
Obstacle detection, rear 1,095 1,095 1,095    
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650 650  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595  
PCM 3,645        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,990 2,990 2,990 2,990  
Convenience Package   4,520 4,520    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     0    
Compass       420  
Limited Convenience Package         475
Navigation system         1,995
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted         995
Stability control         495
Auto-dimming mirrors 0        
14-way power front seats 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0    
Heated front seats 0        
Obstacle detection, rear 0 0 0    
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506  
PCM 0        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 0 0 0 0  
Convenience Package   0 0    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     0    
Compass       0  
Limited Convenience Package         413
Navigation system         1,736
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted         866
Stability control         431
Options (change) 12,435 10,640 10,640 4,655 3,960
Options (change) 506 506 506 506 3,446
Destination 975 975 975 975 800
Total Price $61,610 $76,615 $80,615 $112,730 $32,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Taurus Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,320
Model Year20122012201220122008
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneTaurus
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8263hp V6
TransmissionM6T8T8T8A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18265/50-19225/55-18
Total Price$61,610$76,615$80,615$112,730$32,380
Adjustments for Features-5,705-7,980-7,805-12,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,905$68,635$72,810$100,025$32,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,730$16,905$44,120$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122012201220122008
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneTaurus
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300 
6-speed automatic    $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35 
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Keyless entry keypad    $50
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  
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 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 $150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof $900$900$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted    $1000
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound   $250 
Voice control for external devices    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers $50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  $25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding passenger seat    $150
Heated second row seats   $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Memory system, passenger seat$150  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  $150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,930$11,205$11,030$15,930$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,705$7,980$7,805$12,705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-137-154-143-1670

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122008
ModelCayenneTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.0 in112.9 in
Length190.8 in200.4 in
Width76.3 in74.5 in
Height67.4 in61.5 in
Curb Weight4,399 lb.3,644 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.7 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft321.2 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 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
Total Requested20020%
Total Not Requested80080%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested36537%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97544%
Total Not Requested126556%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97544%
Total Not Requested126556%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested39076%
Total Not Requested12524%

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