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Porsche Cayman vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Cayman vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,935

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $22,325

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelCaymanCaymanExplorer
TrimBaseSPlatinum
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $52,600 $64,100 $53,940
Infotainment Package 3,990 3,990  
Power sport seats 2,320 2,320  
Premium Package Plus 3,620 2,950  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,170 2,170  
Wood trim 1,790 1,790  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,520 2,520  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,250 1,250  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,235 1,235  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 825 825  
Power-folding mirrors 320 320  
Auto-dimming headlights 520 520  
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520  
Rearview camera 1,515 1,515  
Rear wiper 360 360  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710  
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0  
Infotainment Package 0 0  
Power sport seats 0 0  
Premium Package Plus 0 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0  
Wood trim 0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0  
Power-folding mirrors 0 0  
Auto-dimming headlights 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0  
Rearview camera 0 0  
Rear wiper 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0  
Options (change) 23,665 22,995 0
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 995 995 995
Total Price $77,260 $88,090 $54,935

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Platinum
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,082
Model Year201620162018
ModelCaymanCaymanExplorer
TrimBaseSPlatinum
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine275hp H6325hp H6365hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9445, 10500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19255/50-20
Total Price$77,260$88,090$54,935
Adjustments for Features0-250-10,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,260$87,840$44,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,580$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201620162018
ModelCaymanCaymanExplorer
TrimBaseSPlatinum
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Residual heat$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,635$3,885$14,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$10,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3-10,433

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162018
ModelCaymanExplorer
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase97.4 in112.6 in
Length172.4 in198.3 in
Width70.9 in78.9 in
Height50.9 in70.0 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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
15.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.081.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Media drive15No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested36529%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested205083%
Total Not Requested42517%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Media drive15No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested90098%
Total Not Requested152%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested155078%
Total Not Requested42522%

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