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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: $53,915

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $18,595

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092016
ModelCaymanCaymanExplorer
TrimBaseSPlatinum
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $50,300 $60,200 $52,970
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550  
iPod integration 440 440  
Navigation system 3,110 3,110  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690  
Xenon HID headlights 1,560 1,560  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710  
Floor mats 90 90  
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695  
Satellite radio 750 750  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Heated steering wheel 190 190  
Automatic climate control, front 550 550  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725 725  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,385 2,385  
Wood trim 890 890  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,080 1,080  
7-speed automated manual 3,420 3,420  
Power Seat Package 1,318 1,318  
iPod integration 0 0  
Navigation system 0 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587  
Xenon HID headlights 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Floor mats 0 0  
Bluetooth cell phone link 0 0  
Satellite radio 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451  
Heated front seats 0 0  
Heated steering wheel 0 0  
Automatic climate control, front 468 468  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 616 616  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0  
Wood trim 757 757  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 0  
7-speed automated manual 0 0  
Options (change) 21,260 21,260 0
Options (change) 4,197 4,197 0
Destination 950 950 945
Total Price $72,510 $82,410 $53,915

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Platinum
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,768
Model Year200920092016
ModelCaymanCaymanExplorer
TrimBaseSPlatinum
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine265hp H6320hp H6365hp V6
TransmissionS7S7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4235, 9500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18255/50-20
Total Price$72,510$82,410$53,915
Adjustments for Features00-13,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,510$82,410$40,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,900$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920092016
ModelCaymanCaymanExplorer
TrimBaseSPlatinum
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control  $50
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
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 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights  $125
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
Power-folding mirrors  $50
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,145$3,145$16,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$13,200
Value of Feature Adjustments00-12,617

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092016
ModelCaymanExplorer
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.1 in112.6 in
Length171.1 in198.3 in
Width70.9 in78.9 in
Height51.4 in70.0 in
Curb Weight2,977 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
14.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.581.7 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 seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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