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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: $47,595

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $17,955

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172012
ModelMacanMacanMacanMacanExplorer
TrimBaseSGTSTurboLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,500 $54,400 $67,200 $76,000 $37,855
Class III trailer hitch 650 650 650 650  
Navigation system 1,730 1,730 1,730    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,440 1,440 1,440 1,440  
Porsche Connect Plus 1,300 1,300 1,300 1,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 950 950   950  
Roof rails 380 380 380 380  
Blind spot warning system 690 690 690    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590 1,995
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0  
Premium Package Plus 5,950     3,590  
Roof rack 630 630 630 630  
Auto-dimming mirrors   420 420    
Panoramic sunroof   1,670 1,670   1,595
Heated front seats   525      
Proximity key   790 790    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   660 660    
14-way power front seats   1,340 1,340    
Wood trim     0 0  
Package 302A / 303A         4,500
Trailer Tow Package         570
Cargo cover         135
Roof rack crossbars         120
Class III trailer hitch 0 0 0 0  
Navigation system 0 0 0    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0  
Porsche Connect Plus 0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 0 0   0  
Roof rails 0 0 0 0  
Blind spot warning system 0 0 0    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 0 0 0 0 1,696
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0  
Premium Package Plus 0     0  
Roof rack 0 0 0 0  
Auto-dimming mirrors   0 0    
Panoramic sunroof   0 0   1,356
Heated front seats   0      
Proximity key   0 0    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   0 0    
14-way power front seats   0 0    
Wood trim     0 0  
Package 302A / 303A         3,825
Trailer Tow Package         484
Cargo cover         115
Roof rack crossbars         106
Options (change) 17,000 16,455 14,980 12,220 8,915
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 7,582
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 825
Total Price $65,550 $71,905 $83,230 $89,270 $47,595

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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: $15,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,697
Model Year20172017201720172012
ModelMacanMacanMacanMacanExplorer
TrimBaseSGTSTurboLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp I4340hp V6360hp V6400hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionS7S7S7S7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)665, 14150, 8150, 8665, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/55-19265/45-20235/55-19255/50-20
Total Price$65,550$71,905$83,230$89,270$47,595
Adjustments for Features-2,290-1,640-5,115-6,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,260$70,265$78,115$83,180$47,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,005$14,855$19,920$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Macan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172017201720172012
ModelMacanMacanMacanMacanExplorer
TrimBaseSGTSTurboLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Keyless entry keypad    $50
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote start    $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Curve control    $50
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Safety key    $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500
Terrain selector$200$200$200$200 
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net    $40
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust$250$250 $250 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Body color exterior trim   $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0 
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0$0 
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HDMI port$25$25$25$25 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn    $25
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound$250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices    $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge$75$75$75$75 
Cornering lights$50 $50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)    $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 $150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300 
Heated second row seats$200    
Leather door panel trim  $250$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$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$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$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$1000 
Wood trim  $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,810$8,160$11,635$12,610$6,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,290$1,640$5,115$6,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-37-24-65-720

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Macan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172012
ModelMacanExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.5 in112.6 in
Length184.3 in197.1 in
Width75.7 in78.9 in
Height63.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,903 lb.4,558 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested255%
Total Not Requested52595%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 665W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested255061%
Total Not Requested165039%

Option Package Details
Porsche Macan S

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested255%
Total Not Requested52595%
14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%

Option Package Details
Porsche Macan GTS

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested255%
Total Not Requested52595%
14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%

Option Package Details
Porsche Macan Turbo

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested210079%
Total Not Requested55021%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested255%
Total Not Requested52595%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested292570%
Total Not Requested125030%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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