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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: $39,790

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $19,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,117

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $14,535

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelCaymanCaymanExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSLimitedSport
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $49,400 $59,100 $38,100 $40,780
Base Invoice $43,075 $51,567 $35,528 $38,027
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    
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530    
Navigation system 3,110 3,110 795 795
Automatic climate control, front 550 550    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690    
Heated front seats 480 480    
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    
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451    
Navigation system 2,644 2,644 694 694
Automatic climate control, front 468 468    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587    
Heated front seats 408 408    
Options (change) 9,075 9,075 795 795
Options (change) 7,717 7,717 694 694
Destination 860 860 895 895
Total Price $59,335 $69,035 $39,790 $42,470
Total Invoice $51,652 $60,144 $37,117 $39,616

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,692
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelCaymanCaymanExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSLimitedSport
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine245hp H6295hp H6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM5M6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 7390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$59,335$69,035$39,790$42,470
Adjustments for Features0-150-6,600-7,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,335$68,885$33,190$34,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,550$0$1,455
Total Invoice$51,652$60,144$37,117$39,616
Adjustments for Features0-131-6,157-7,299
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,652$60,013$30,960$32,317
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,361$0$1,357

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2008200820132013
ModelCaymanCaymanExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSLimitedSport
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Proximity key  $250 
Remote start  $150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Brake assist  $50$50
Curve control  $50$50
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Terrain selector   $200
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Satellite radio  $200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
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$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
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  
Stowable third row seats  $600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,180$2,330$8,780$10,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$6,600$7,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-131-6,157-7,299

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082013
ModelCaymanExplorer
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.1 in112.6 in
Length170.9 in197.1 in
Width70.9 in78.9 in
Height51.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,966 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.543.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.580.7 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 Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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