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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: $44,795

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $20,675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122011
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneTaurus
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $65,000 $69,000 $107,100 $38,155
Adaptive cruise control 2,490 2,490 2,490   1,195
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790    
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750  
Compass 420 420 420 420  
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595  
Traffic information 0 0 0 0  
Premium Package Plus 10,160     5,320  
Convenience Package   4,520 4,520    
Light Comfort Package   250 250    
Rearview camera   1,750 1,750    
Heated second row seats   525 525    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   800 800    
14-way power front seats   1,335 1,335    
Blind spot warning system   850 850    
Navigation system         1,550
Package 402A         3,100
Adaptive cruise control 0 0 0   1,040
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0    
Satellite radio 638 638 638 638  
Compass 0 0 0 0  
Proximity key 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506  
Traffic information 0 0 0 0  
Premium Package Plus 0     0  
Convenience Package   0 0    
Light Comfort Package   0 0    
Rearview camera   0 0    
Heated second row seats   0 0    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   0 0    
14-way power front seats   0 0    
Blind spot warning system   0 0    
Navigation system         1,349
Package 402A         2,697
Options (change) 16,295 16,165 16,165 7,085 5,845
Options (change) 1,144 1,144 1,144 1,144 5,086
Destination 975 975 975 975 795
Total Price $65,470 $82,140 $86,140 $115,160 $44,795

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Taurus SHO
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,955
Model Year20122012201220122011
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneTaurus
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18265/50-19255/45-19
Total Price$65,470$82,140$86,140$115,160$44,795
Adjustments for Features-2,885-3,960-3,760-8,6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,585$78,180$82,380$106,550$44,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,595$19,795$43,965$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122012201220122011
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneTaurus
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35 
Heated steering wheel$100  $100 
Keyless entry keypad    $50
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Sunshades, second row, power$225  $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Safety key    $5
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  
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 
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 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125 
Rear HVAC unit   $400 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player    $0
HD radio    $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn    $25
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound   $250$250
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices    $0
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$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals    $75
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 thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,690$8,765$8,565$13,415$4,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,885$3,960$3,760$8,610$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-93-102-92-1580

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122011
ModelCayenneTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.0 in112.9 in
Length190.8 in202.9 in
Width76.3 in76.2 in
Height67.4 in60.7 in
Curb Weight4,399 lb.4,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.7 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested396567%
Total Not Requested195033%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested156570%
Total Not Requested67530%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
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, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested156570%
Total Not Requested67530%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
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, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested175066%
Total Not Requested90034%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested69093%
Total Not Requested507%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested215068%
Total Not Requested100032%

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