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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: $54,185

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $17,715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152016
ModelMacanMacanExplorer
TrimSTurboPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $49,900 $72,300 $52,970
Class III trailer hitch 650 650  
Comfort Lighting Package 325 325  
Infotainment Package 2,990    
Premium Package Plus 5,990 4,660  
Lane departure warning 690    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,600 1,600  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,740    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 630 630  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 950 950  
Roof rails 380 380  
Rear air vents with manual controls 510 510  
Compass 380 380  
Blind spot warning system 690    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595  
Auto-dimming headlights 580 580  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 510 510  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 615 365  
Wood trim 550 0  
Roof rack 630 630  
Heated second row seats   525  
Cargo cover     130
Roof rack crossbars     140
Class III trailer hitch 0 0  
Comfort Lighting Package 0 0  
Infotainment Package 0    
Premium Package Plus 0 0  
Lane departure warning 0    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 0 0  
Roof rails 0 0  
Rear air vents with manual controls 0 0  
Compass 0 0  
Blind spot warning system 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0  
Auto-dimming headlights 0 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 0  
Wood trim 0 0  
Roof rack 0 0  
Heated second row seats   0  
Cargo cover     124
Roof rack crossbars     133
Options (change) 21,005 13,290 270
Options (change) 0 0 257
Destination 995 995 945
Total Price $71,900 $86,585 $54,185

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Macan vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Platinum
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Macan Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,764
Model Year201520152016
ModelMacanMacanExplorer
TrimSTurboPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine340hp V6400hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionS7S7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11545, 14500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19255/50-20
Total Price$71,900$86,585$54,185
Adjustments for Features0-2,200-2,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,900$84,385$52,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,485$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Macan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201520152016
ModelMacanMacanExplorer
TrimSTurboPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$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-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control  $50
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Safety key  $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Vehicle health reports  $0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Residual heat$50$50 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
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 capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Boost gauge$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Intersection assist$25$25 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,160$9,360$9,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-25-2,055

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Macan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152016
ModelMacanExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.5 in112.6 in
Length184.3 in198.3 in
Width76.1 in78.9 in
Height63.4 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 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
17.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.0 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Macan S

Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested23090%
Total Not Requested2510%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive15No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested87598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested337584%
Total Not Requested62516%

Option Package Details
Porsche Macan Turbo

Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested23090%
Total Not Requested2510%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested317598%
Total Not Requested752%

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