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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: $37,350

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $23,550

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820082008
ModelMacanMacanMacanMacanExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSGTSTurboEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,800 $55,400 $68,900 $77,200 $29,245 $32,395
Auto-dimming mirrors 420 420 420 420    
Class III trailer hitch 660 660 660 660    
Navigation system 1,780 1,780 1,780   1,995 1,995
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 700 700    
Roof rails 390 390 390 390    
Bright-finished fuel door 160 160 160 160 110 110
Running boards 1,250 1,250   1,250    
CD changer, in-dash 490 490 490 490    
Heated front seats 530 530        
Compass 390 390 390 390    
Memory system, driver seat 380          
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0    
Roof rack 640 640 640 640    
Panoramic sunroof 1,670 1,670 1,670 1,670    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590    
Wood trim     0 0    
Sun and Sirius Package         560 560
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.         275 275
Luxury Package         1,290  
Audiophile Package         510  
Roof rack crossbars         115 115
Obstacle detection, rear         295  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces         0  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted         1,295 1,295
Third-row seat         875 375
Auto-dimming mirrors 0 0 0 0    
Class III trailer hitch 0 0 0 0    
Navigation system 0 0 0   1,696 1,696
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0    
Roof rails 0 0 0 0    
Bright-finished fuel door 0 0 0 0 73 73
Running boards 0 0   0    
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0    
Heated front seats 0 0        
Compass 0 0 0 0    
Memory system, driver seat 0          
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0    
Roof rack 0 0 0 0    
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0 0    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 0 0 0 0    
Wood trim     0 0    
Sun and Sirius Package         476 476
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.         234 234
Luxury Package         1,097  
Audiophile Package         433  
Roof rack crossbars         97 97
Obstacle detection, rear         251  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces         0  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted         1,101 1,101
Third-row seat         744 319
Options (change) 12,050 11,670 9,890 9,360 7,320 4,725
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 6,202 3,996
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 785 785
Total Price $60,900 $68,120 $79,840 $87,610 $37,350 $37,905

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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: $17,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,335
Model Year201820182018201820082008
ModelMacanMacanMacanMacanExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSGTSTurboEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp I4340hp V6360hp V6400hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionS7S7S7S7A5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 8150, 8150, 8665, 14190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/55-19265/45-20235/55-19245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$60,900$68,120$79,840$87,610$37,350$37,905
Adjustments for Features-5,595-5,595-8,745-10,3950-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,305$62,525$71,095$77,215$37,350$37,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,220$15,790$21,910$0$305

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Features Comparison: Porsche Macan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820182018201820082008
ModelMacanMacanMacanMacanExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSGTSTurboEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200$1200  
5-speed automatic    $900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700  
RWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100  
Keyless entry keypad    $50$50
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals    $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50  
Full-size spare tire    $225$225
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150  
Terrain selector$200$200$200$200  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents    $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
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  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector    $40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200  
Running boards$350$350 $350$350$350
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0   
Sunroof    $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings    $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted    $1000$1000
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
HDMI port$25$25$25$25  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound   $250  
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$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  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Folding third row seats    $600$600
Leather door panel trim  $250$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
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$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$0 $0 
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   
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     $600
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
White-letter tires    $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,935$10,935$14,085$15,735$5,340$5,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,595$5,595$8,745$10,395$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-96-86-115-1250-231

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Macan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182008
ModelMacanExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.5 in113.7 in
Length184.3 in193.4 in
Width75.7 in73.7 in
Height63.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,903 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

Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Macan GTS

Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested20021%
Total Not Requested77579%

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%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested20021%
Total Not Requested77579%

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