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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: $49,140

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $23,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162014
ModelMacanMacanExplorer
TrimSTurboLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,600 $73,900 $38,100
Premium Package Plus 5,730 4,660  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,440 1,440  
Lane departure warning 690    
Comfort Lighting Package 325 325  
Infotainment Package 2,990    
Class III trailer hitch 650 650  
Roof rack 630 630  
Auto-dimming headlights 580 580  
Heated steering wheel 250    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,590 2,590 1,995
Blind spot warning system 690    
Roof rails 380 380  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 950 950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 630 630  
Heated second row seats   525  
Wood trim   0  
Adaptive cruise control     1,150
Package 302A / 303A     4,565
Trailer Tow Package     570
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Cargo cover     135
Roof rack crossbars     135
Premium Package Plus 0 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0  
Lane departure warning 0    
Comfort Lighting Package 0 0  
Infotainment Package 0    
Class III trailer hitch 0 0  
Roof rack 0 0  
Auto-dimming headlights 0 0  
Heated steering wheel 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 0 0 1,741
Blind spot warning system 0    
Roof rails 0 0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Heated second row seats   0  
Wood trim   0  
Adaptive cruise control     1,004
Package 302A / 303A     3,983
Trailer Tow Package     497
Panoramic sunroof     1,392
Cargo cover     118
Roof rack crossbars     118
Options (change) 19,120 13,955 10,145
Options (change) 0 0 8,853
Destination 995 995 895
Total Price $72,715 $88,850 $49,140

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Macan vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Macan Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,334
Model Year201620162014
ModelMacanMacanExplorer
TrimSTurboLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine340hp V6400hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionS7S7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11545, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19255/50-20
Total Price$72,715$88,850$49,140
Adjustments for Features-990-4,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,725$84,110$49,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,385$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Macan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201620162014
ModelMacanMacanExplorer
TrimSTurboLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
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
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
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
Terrain selector$200$200 
Vehicle health reports  $0
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 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
HDMI port$25$25 
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 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,410$11,160$6,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$990$4,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-14-530

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Macan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162014
ModelMacanExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.5 in112.6 in
Length184.3 in197.1 in
Width76.1 in78.9 in
Height63.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 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
17.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.743.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.0 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Macan S

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested285071%
Total Not Requested115029%
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
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive15No
Total Requested87598%
Total Not Requested152%

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
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested295091%
Total Not Requested3009%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested307569%
Total Not Requested140031%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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