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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: $47,875

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $44,625

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122012
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraExplorer
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo SLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $75,200 $90,300 $95,000 $136,700 $173,200 $37,855
Auto-dimming mirrors 420          
Bose Audio Package 1,990 1,990 1,990      
Adaptive cruise control 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490  
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790      
Rear wiper 360 360   360 360  
Blind spot warning system 850 850 850 850 850  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,990 2,990 2,990 2,990 2,990 1,995
Rearview camera 1,255 1,255 1,255 655 655  
Heated front seats 525          
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595  
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800 800 800 800  
Roof rack 400 400 400 400 400  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020  
Second-row high console       2,300 2,300 100
Sunshade, rear, power       340 340  
8-way power rear seats       1,835 1,835  
Package 302A / 303A           4,500
Panoramic sunroof           1,595
Second-row buckets           750
Cargo cover           135
Roof rack crossbars           120
Auto-dimming mirrors 0          
Bose Audio Package 0 0 0      
Adaptive cruise control 0 0 0 0 0  
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0      
Rear wiper 306 306   306 306  
Blind spot warning system 0 0 0 0 0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 0 0 0 0 0 1,696
Rearview camera 0 0 0 0 0  
Heated front seats 0          
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506 506  
Proximity key 927 927 927      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 680 680 680 680 680  
Roof rack 340 340 340 340 340  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 0 0 0 0 0  
Second-row high console       0 0 85
Sunshade, rear, power       0 0  
8-way power rear seats       0 0  
Package 302A / 303A           3,825
Panoramic sunroof           1,356
Second-row buckets           638
Cargo cover           115
Roof rack crossbars           106
Options (change) 16,325 15,380 15,020 15,385 15,385 9,195
Options (change) 2,759 2,759 2,453 1,832 1,832 7,821
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 825
Total Price $92,500 $106,655 $110,995 $153,060 $189,560 $47,875

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $47,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,992
Model Year201220122012201220122012
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraExplorer
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo SLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8550hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionS7S7T8S7S7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)585, 14585, 14585, 14585, 14585, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19255/50-20
Total Price$92,500$106,655$110,995$153,060$189,560$47,875
Adjustments for Features0-750-1,875-6,950-8,900-2,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,500$105,905$109,120$146,110$180,660$45,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,405$16,620$53,610$88,160$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220122012201220122012
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraExplorer
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo SLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 $1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100
Keyless entry keypad     $50
Power-adjustable pedals     $125
Remote start     $150
Semi-automated parking system     $500
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist     $25
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Curve control     $50
Inflatable rear seat belts     $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300 
Safety key     $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows     $500
Temporary spare tire     $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100 
Trailer sway control     $25
Vehicle health reports     $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net     $40
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100   
Second-row high console   $250$250$250
Second-row low console$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
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 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500 
Regenerative braking $0 $0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)     $250
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0 
Panoramic sunroof     $1200
Rear spoiler     $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings     $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25
CD changer, remote$200$200$200   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
HD radio     $50
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn     $25
SD Card slot     $25
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25
Traffic + travel information     $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices     $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability     $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer    $100 
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Performance meter    $150 
Spotter mirror(s)     $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats   $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225$225 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power recliner, second row seats   $150$150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats   $150$150 
Power-stowing third row seats     $1000
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650 
Tailgating position, third row seats     $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000 
Wood trim   $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200 
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)  $0   
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,545$6,295$7,420$12,495$14,445$7,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$750$1,875$6,950$8,900$2,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-26-58-127-132-2,247

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122012
ModelPanameraExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.0 in112.6 in
Length195.6 in197.1 in
Width76.0 in78.9 in
Height55.8 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,881 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.9 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 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
15.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.743.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.6 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera

Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
Bose Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S

Bose Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S Hybrid

Bose Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Turbo

8-way power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Power thigh support adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested525100%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Turbo S

8-way power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Power thigh support adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested525100%

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 system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested292570%
Total Not Requested125030%

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