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Porsche Panamera vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Panamera vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,060

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $62,630

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraExplorer
TrimSport TurismoE-Hybrid Sport TurismoS Sport TurismoTurbo Sport TurismoTurbo S E-Hybrid Sport TurismoPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $96,200 $104,000 $109,200 $154,000 $188,400 $53,940
Premium Package 3,860 3,860 3,860      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 830 830 830      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,630 2,630 2,630 2,630 2,630 1,995
Heated second row seats 550 550 550      
AC power outlet 180 180 180 180 180  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 840 840 840 840 840  
Massage, driver seat 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,790 3,790 3,790      
Wood trim 1,000 1,000 1,000      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 800 800 800 800 800  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130  
Lane keeping assist 1,220 1,220 1,220 1,220 1,220  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 500 500 500 500 500  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,890 2,890 2,890 2,890 2,890  
Blind spot warning system       1,060 1,060  
Cargo cover           130
Premium Package 3,281 3,281 3,281      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 706 706 706      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,236 2,236 2,236 2,236 2,236 1,895
Heated second row seats 468 468 468      
AC power outlet 153 153 153 153 153  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 714 714 714 714 714  
Massage, driver seat 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 867 867 867 867 867  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,222 3,222 3,222      
Wood trim 850 850 850      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 680 680 680 680 680  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 961 961 961 961 961  
Lane keeping assist 1,037 1,037 1,037 1,037 1,037  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 425 425 425 425 425  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,456 2,456 2,456 2,456 2,456  
Blind spot warning system       901 901  
Cargo cover           124
Options (change) 22,440 22,440 22,440 13,470 13,470 2,125
Options (change) 19,076 19,076 19,076 11,450 11,450 2,019
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 995
Gas Tax 0 -6,670 0 0 -6,670 0
Total Price $119,690 $120,820 $132,690 $168,520 $196,250 $57,060

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Platinum
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $64,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,519
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraExplorer
TrimSport TurismoE-Hybrid Sport TurismoS Sport TurismoTurbo Sport TurismoTurbo S E-Hybrid Sport TurismoPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine330hp V6330hp V6 PiH440hp V6550hp V8550hp V8 PiH365hp V6
TransmissionS8S8S8S8S8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 14710, 14710, 14710, 14710, 14500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-19265/45-19265/45-19275/40-20275/35-21255/50-20
Total Price$119,690$120,820$132,690$168,520$196,250$57,060
Adjustments for Features0-5750-900-6,375-1,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$119,690$120,245$132,690$167,620$189,875$55,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$555$13,000$47,930$70,185$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraExplorer
TrimSport TurismoE-Hybrid Sport TurismoS Sport TurismoTurbo Sport TurismoTurbo S E-Hybrid Sport TurismoPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction     $0
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     $100
Keyless entry keypad     $50
Power-adjustable pedals     $125
Remote climate control $25  $25$25
Remote start     $150
Remote window/roof operation     $15
Semi-automated parking system     $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist     $25
Ceramic brake rotors    $4000 
Corner notification$0$0$0$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Curve control     $50
Forward collision warning     $200
Hill descent control     $250
Inflatable rear seat belts     $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based     $200
Lane departure warning     $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300 
Safety key     $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25$25 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows     $500
Temporary spare tire     $150
Terrain selector     $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100 
Trailer sway control     $25
Vehicle health reports     $0
Wide-view front camera     $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Class III trailer hitch     $250
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Roof rails     $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)     $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Electric A/C (optional) $0  $0 
Electric heater (optional) $0  $0 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls     $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Rear HVAC unit     $400
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
14 kWh battery pack $0  $0 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0  $0 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)     $250
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  $0 
Rear bumper protector     $40
Tow hook(s), front     $40
Wheel-lip moldings     $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support     $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information     $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices     $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 $25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer $100  $100 
Compass     $0
Cornering lights   $50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Headlight washers   $50$50 
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  $25 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     $750
Performance meter $150  $150 
Road sign information$75$75$75$75$75 
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats     $1000
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650 
Tailgating position, third row seats     $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  $200 
Machined alloy wheels     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  $100 
Total Value of Features$9,945$10,520$9,945$10,845$16,320$11,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$575$0$900$6,375$1,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-640-67-189-1,366

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelPanameraExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.1 in112.6 in
Length198.8 in198.3 in
Width76.3 in78.9 in
Height56.2 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,145 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.7 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
18.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
49.0 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bose, 710W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested120062%
Total Not Requested72538%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid Sport Turismo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bose, 710W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested120062%
Total Not Requested72538%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S Sport Turismo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bose, 710W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested120062%
Total Not Requested72538%

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