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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: $39,550

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $42,760

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220062006
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo SEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $75,200 $90,300 $95,000 $136,700 $173,200 $30,200 $32,515
Auto-dimming mirrors 420            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790        
Rear wiper 360 360   360 360    
Heated front seats 525            
Roof rack 400 400 400 400 400    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,990 2,990 2,990 2,990 2,990    
CD changer, remote 650 650 650 650 650    
Second-row high console       2,300 2,300    
Rear air vents with automatic controls       1,020 1,020    
Sunshade, rear, power       340 340    
8-way power rear seats       1,835 1,835    
Side curtain airbags           560 560
Quad Bucket Seating Group           795 795
Third-row seat           845 845
Ultimate Convenience Group           350 350
Luxury Package           1,700  
Roof rack crossbars           60 60
Obstacle detection, rear           255 255
Sunroof           850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted           1,295 1,295
Navigation system           1,995 1,995
Auto-dimming mirrors 0            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0        
Rear wiper 306 306   306 306    
Heated front seats 0            
Roof rack 340 340 340 340 340    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 0 0 0 0 0    
CD changer, remote 0 0 0 0 0    
Second-row high console       0 0    
Rear air vents with automatic controls       0 0    
Sunshade, rear, power       0 0    
8-way power rear seats       0 0    
Side curtain airbags           476 476
Quad Bucket Seating Group           676 676
Third-row seat           718 718
Ultimate Convenience Group           298 298
Luxury Package           1,445  
Roof rack crossbars           51 51
Obstacle detection, rear           217 217
Sunroof           723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted           1,101 1,101
Navigation system           1,696 1,696
Options (change) 6,135 5,190 4,830 9,895 9,895 8,705 7,005
Options (change) 646 646 340 646 646 7,401 5,956
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 645 645
Total Price $82,310 $96,465 $100,805 $147,570 $184,070 $39,550 $40,165

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera S Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,292
Model Year2012201220122012201220062006
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo SEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8550hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionS7S7T8S7S7A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14585, 14290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$82,310$96,465$100,805$147,570$184,070$39,550$40,165
Adjustments for Features-1,420-2,170-3,295-8,845-10,79500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,890$94,295$97,510$138,725$173,275$39,550$40,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,405$16,620$57,835$92,385$0$615

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2012201220122012201220062006
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo SEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 $1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300    
5-speed automatic     $900$900
RWD$0$0$0  $0$0
AWD   $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad     $50$50
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals     $125$125
Proximity key   $250$250  
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300  
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75  
Class II trailer hitch     $200$200
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100    
Second-row high console   $250$250$250$250
Second-row low console$100$100$100$100$100  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     $125$125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125  
Variable intermittent wipers     $75$75
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 moldings     $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0  
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400  
Running boards     $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings     $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash     $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200$200  
CD player$125$125$125$125$125  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     $1000$1000
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15  
Surround sound   $250$250  
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  
Compass     $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25    
Performance meter    $150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats     $600$600
Heated second row seats   $200$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75$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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$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  
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  
All-terrain tires     $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200  
Polished alloy wheels      $350
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)  $0    
White-letter tires     $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,670$7,420$8,545$14,095$16,045$5,250$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,420$2,170$3,295$8,845$10,795$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-28-36-43-97-9500

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122006
ModelPanameraExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.0 in113.7 in
Length195.6 in193.4 in
Width76.0 in73.7 in
Height55.8 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,881 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.9 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 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
15.7 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.6 ft383.7 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%

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 Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested12513%
Total Not Requested85087%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested12513%
Total Not Requested85087%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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