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Porsche Macan vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Macan vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,270

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $27,900

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520082008
ModelMacanMacanExplorerExplorer
TrimSTurboEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $49,900 $72,300 $29,245 $32,395
Auto-dimming mirrors 420 420    
Class III trailer hitch 650 650    
Infotainment Package 2,990      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 630 630    
Roof rails 380 380    
Bright-finished fuel door 160 160 110 110
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 295  
Running boards 1,245 1,245    
CD changer, in-dash 520 520    
Heated front seats 525      
Compass 380 380    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595    
Rear air vents with manual controls 510 510    
Roof rack 630 630    
Panoramic sunroof 1,670 1,670    
Wood trim   0    
Sun and Sirius Package     560 560
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     275 275
Luxury Package     1,290  
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package     510  
Cargo cover     90 90
Roof rack crossbars     115 115
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0  
Auto-dimming mirrors 0 0    
Class III trailer hitch 0 0    
Infotainment Package 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Roof rails 0 0    
Bright-finished fuel door 0 0 73 73
Obstacle detection, rear 0 0 251  
Running boards 0 0    
CD changer, in-dash 0 0    
Heated front seats 0      
Compass 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0    
Rear air vents with manual controls 0 0    
Roof rack 0 0    
Panoramic sunroof 0 0    
Wood trim   0    
Sun and Sirius Package     476 476
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     234 234
Luxury Package     1,097  
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package     433  
Cargo cover     77 77
Roof rack crossbars     97 97
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0  
Options (change) 12,275 8,760 5,240 3,145
Options (change) 0 0 4,434 2,653
Destination 995 995 785 785
Total Price $63,170 $82,055 $35,270 $36,325

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Macan vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Macan Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,623
Model Year2015201520082008
ModelMacanMacanExplorerExplorer
TrimSTurboEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine340hp V6400hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionS7S7A5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11545, 14190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$63,170$82,055$35,270$36,325
Adjustments for Features-5,590-10,3900-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,580$71,665$35,270$36,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,085$0$805

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Features Comparison: Porsche Macan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2015201520082008
ModelMacanMacanExplorerExplorer
TrimSTurboEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust$250$250  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Body color exterior trim $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive$15$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound $250  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Boost gauge$75$75  
Cornering lights $50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000  
Wood trim $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
White-letter tires  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,005$13,805$3,415$3,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,590$10,390$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-88-1260-231

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Macan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152008
ModelMacanExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.5 in113.7 in
Length184.3 in193.4 in
Width76.1 in73.7 in
Height63.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 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
17.7 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.0 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Macan S

Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive15No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested80090%
Total Not Requested9010%

Option Package Details
Porsche Macan Turbo

Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

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