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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: $58,045

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $40,185

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013201320132018
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraExplorer
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo SPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $75,850 $91,350 $96,150 $138,650 $175,300 $53,940
Adaptive cruise control 2,490 2,490 2,490   2,490  
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790      
Rearview camera 1,255 1,255     655  
Rear wiper 360 360   360 360  
App support 210 210 210 210 210  
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,990 2,990 2,990 2,990 2,990 1,995
Heated front seats 525          
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595  
Blind spot warning system 850 850 850 850 850  
Heated second row seats 525          
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800 800 800 800  
HD radio 370 370 370 370 370  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655 3,655 3,655      
Wood trim 995 995 995      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 635 635 635 635 635  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,020 1,020 1,020   1,020  
Roof rack 400 400 400 400 400  
Premium Package   2,360        
Second-row high console   2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300 150
Sunshade, rear, power   340     340  
8-way power rear seats   1,835 1,835   1,835  
Comfort Plus Package     3,180 4,750    
Cargo cover           130
Roof rack crossbars           140
Second-row buckets           695
Adaptive cruise control 0 0 0   0  
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0      
Rearview camera 0 0     0  
Rear wiper 306 306   306 306  
App support 0 0 0 0 0  
Proximity key 927 927 927      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 0 0 0 0 0 1,895
Heated front seats 0          
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506 506  
Blind spot warning system 0 0 0 0 0  
Heated second row seats 0          
Cooled or ventilated front seats 680 680 680 680 680  
HD radio 0 0 0 0 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 935 935 935 935 935  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0      
Wood trim 0 0 0      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 0 0 0   0  
Roof rack 340 340 340 340 340  
Premium Package   0        
Second-row high console   0 0 0 0 144
Sunshade, rear, power   0     0  
8-way power rear seats   0 0   0  
Comfort Plus Package     0 0    
Cargo cover           124
Roof rack crossbars           133
Second-row buckets           660
Options (change) 21,405 27,190 26,055 16,110 17,700 3,110
Options (change) 3,694 3,694 3,388 2,767 2,767 2,956
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 995
Total Price $98,230 $119,515 $123,180 $155,735 $193,975 $58,045

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $47,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,414
Model Year201320132013201320132018
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraExplorer
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo SPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8550hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionS7S7T8S7S7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14585, 14500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19255/50-20
Total Price$98,230$119,515$123,180$155,735$193,975$58,045
Adjustments for Features0-2,300-3,650-6,125-7,825-7,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$98,230$117,215$119,530$149,610$186,150$50,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,985$21,300$51,380$87,920$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201320132013201320132018
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraExplorer
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo SPlatinum
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$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100
Active noise reduction     $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     $100
Keyless entry keypad     $50
Power-adjustable pedals     $125
Remote app     $25
Remote climate control     $25
Remote start     $150
Remote window/roof operation     $15
Semi-automated parking system     $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist     $25
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Curve control     $50
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
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
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
Rear seat pass-through$100     
Second-row high console $250$250$250$250$250
Second-row low console$100$100$100$100$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)     $150
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 bumper protector     $40
Rear spoiler     $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front     $40
Wheel-lip moldings     $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity     $0
Android Auto support     $100
Apple CarPlay support     $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information     $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices     $0
Wi-Fi hotspot     $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer    $100 
Compass     $0
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   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     $750
Performance meter    $150 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75
Massage, driver seat     $100
Massage, passenger seat     $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225$225$225$225 
Power recliner, second row seats $150$150$150$150 
Power release, second row seats     $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats $150$150$150$150 
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 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200 
Machined alloy wheels     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)  $0   
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Total Value of Features$5,570$7,870$9,220$11,695$13,395$13,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,300$3,650$6,125$7,825$7,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-90-129-147-151-7,458

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132018
ModelPanameraExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.0 in112.6 in
Length195.6 in198.3 in
Width76.0 in78.9 in
Height55.8 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,881 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.9 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 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
15.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.6 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested37533%
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 S Hybrid

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%
Comfort Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested95054%
Total Not Requested82546%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Turbo

Comfort Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Power thigh support adjuster, second row seats150No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Total Requested85040%
Total Not Requested125060%

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 Platinum

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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