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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: $35,930

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $23,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,109

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $18,543

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelCaymanCaymanExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $49,400 $59,100 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $43,075 $51,567 $29,319 $32,901
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690    
Floor mats 115 115    
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360 1,360    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690    
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530    
Heated front seats 480 480    
Automatic climate control, front 550 550    
Navigation system 3,110 3,110 2,505 1,995
Convenience Package     995  
Power Seat Package 1,318 1,318    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587    
Floor mats 98 98    
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156 1,156    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587    
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451    
Heated front seats 408 408    
Automatic climate control, front 468 468    
Navigation system 2,644 2,644 2,129 1,696
Convenience Package     846  
Options (change) 9,075 9,075 3,500 1,995
Options (change) 7,717 7,717 2,975 1,696
Destination 860 860 815 815
Total Price $59,335 $69,035 $35,930 $38,360
Total Invoice $51,652 $60,144 $33,109 $35,412

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,916
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelCaymanCaymanExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine245hp H6295hp H6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM5M6A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 7190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$59,335$69,035$35,930$38,360
Adjustments for Features0-150-3,660-5,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,335$68,885$32,270$32,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,550$0$680
Total Invoice$51,652$60,144$33,109$35,412
Adjustments for Features0-131-3,373-4,994
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,652$60,013$29,736$30,418
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,361$0$682

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2008200820092009
ModelCaymanCaymanExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75 
Cargo net$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack  $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Metal pedals$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,195$2,345$5,855$7,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$3,660$5,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-131-3,373-4,994

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082009
ModelCaymanExplorer
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.1 in113.7 in
Length170.9 in193.4 in
Width70.9 in73.7 in
Height51.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight2,966 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.583.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested107581%
Total Not Requested25019%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%

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