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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: $49,275

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $17,215

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172015
ModelMacanMacanMacanMacanExplorer
TrimBaseSGTSTurboLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,500 $54,400 $67,200 $76,000 $38,200
Class III trailer hitch 650 650 650 650  
Navigation system 1,730 1,730 1,730    
Lane departure warning 690 690 690    
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  
Roof rails 380 380 380 380  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 950 950   950  
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  
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250    
Premium Package Plus 5,950 5,690 3,390 3,590  
Roof rack 630 630 630 630  
Cooled or ventilated front seats     660    
Wood trim     0 0  
18-way adaptive power front seats     370    
Heated second row seats       525  
Adaptive cruise control         1,150
Package 302A / 303A         4,600
Trailer Tow Package         570
Panoramic sunroof         1,595
Roof rack crossbars         140
Cargo cover         130
Class III trailer hitch 0 0 0 0  
Navigation system 0 0 0    
Lane departure warning 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  
Roof rails 0 0 0 0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 0 0   0  
Blind spot warning system 0 0 0    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 0 0 0 0 1,741
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0  
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0    
Premium Package Plus 0 0 0 0  
Roof rack 0 0 0 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats     0    
Wood trim     0 0  
18-way adaptive power front seats     0    
Heated second row seats       0  
Adaptive cruise control         1,004
Package 302A / 303A         4,013
Trailer Tow Package         497
Panoramic sunroof         1,392
Roof rack crossbars         122
Cargo cover         114
Options (change) 17,940 17,680 15,460 12,745 10,180
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 8,883
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 895
Total Price $66,490 $73,130 $83,710 $89,795 $49,275

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Macan vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Macan GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,421
Model Year20172017201720172015
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, 14665, 14665, 14665, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/55-19265/45-20235/55-19255/50-20
Total Price$66,490$73,130$83,710$89,795$49,275
Adjustments for Features-1,565-1,565-5,640-5,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,925$71,565$78,070$84,730$49,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,640$13,145$19,805$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Macan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172017201720172015
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 
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
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
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
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
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 headlights    $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge$75$75$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$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$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300 
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$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100$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$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$7,935$7,935$12,010$11,435$6,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,565$1,565$5,640$5,065$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-25-22-71-590

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Macan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172015
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.4,535 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

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 seats200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 665W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested285068%
Total Not Requested135032%

Option Package Details
Porsche Macan S

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 seats200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 665W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested265066%
Total Not Requested135034%

Option Package Details
Porsche Macan GTS

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 665W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested205080%
Total Not Requested50020%
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%
18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested145094%

Option Package Details
Porsche Macan Turbo

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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested250094%
Total Not Requested1506%
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

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
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
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Total Requested287564%
Total Not Requested160036%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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