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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: $44,240

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620162018
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraExplorer
TrimBaseEditionSS E-HybridTurboTurbo SPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $78,100 $80,000 $93,200 $96,100 $141,300 $180,300 $53,940
LED headlights 2,130 2,130 2,130 2,130      
PDLS 770            
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790 790      
Rear wiper 360 360 360   360 360  
Rearview camera 655            
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590 1,995
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595 595  
Lane departure warning 630 630 630 630 630 630  
Blind spot warning system 850   850        
Remote app 540 540 540   540 540  
Wi-Fi hotspot 1,365 1,365 1,365 1,365 1,365 1,365  
Heated second row seats 550            
Cooled or ventilated front seats 840   840        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,100 1,555 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 635 635 635 635 635 635  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655 3,275 3,655 3,655      
Wood trim 995 995 995 995      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,020   1,020        
Roof rack 430 430 430 430 430 430  
Premium Package Plus   2,660   4,700 4,970 4,780  
Second-row high console   2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490 150
Sunshade, rear, power   390 390 390 390 390  
8-way power rear seats   1,835 1,835 1,835 1,835 1,835  
Premium Package     2,230        
Auto-dimming headlights         610 610  
Cargo cover             130
Roof rack crossbars             140
Second-row buckets             695
LED headlights 0 0 0 0      
PDLS 0            
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0      
Rear wiper 0 0 0   0 0  
Rearview camera 0            
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,895
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Lane departure warning 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Blind spot warning system 0   0        
Remote app 0 0 0   0 0  
Wi-Fi hotspot 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Heated second row seats 0            
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0   0        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0 0      
Wood trim 0 0 0 0      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 0   0        
Roof rack 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Premium Package Plus   0   0 0 0  
Second-row high console   0 0 0 0 0 144
Sunshade, rear, power   0 0 0 0 0  
8-way power rear seats   0 0 0 0 0  
Premium Package     0        
Auto-dimming headlights         0 0  
Cargo cover             124
Roof rack crossbars             133
Second-row buckets             660
Options (change) 23,190 25,955 28,160 27,020 18,540 18,350 3,110
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,956
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,752 0 0 0
Total Price $102,285 $106,950 $122,355 $119,363 $160,835 $199,645 $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 S E-Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,992
Model Year2016201620162016201620162018
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraExplorer
TrimBaseEditionSS E-HybridTurboTurbo SPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine310hp V6310hp V6420hp V6333hp V6 PiH520hp V8570hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionS7S7S7T8S7S7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11585, 14235, 11235, 11585, 14585, 14500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18255/45-19245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/40-20255/50-20
Total Price$102,285$106,950$122,355$119,363$160,835$199,645$58,045
Adjustments for Features0-2,550-2,050-3,425-6,200-11,625-6,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$102,285$104,400$120,305$115,938$154,635$188,020$51,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,115$18,020$13,653$52,350$85,735$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2016201620162016201620162018
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraExplorer
TrimBaseEditionSS E-HybridTurboTurbo SPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200 $1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0   
AWD    $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet      $100
Active noise reduction      $0
Adaptive cruise control      $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate      $100
Keyless entry keypad      $50
Power door closers    $300$300 
Power-adjustable pedals      $125
Proximity key $250 $250$250$250$250
Remote climate control      $25
Remote start      $150
Remote window/roof operation      $15
Semi-automated parking system      $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist      $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Ceramic brake rotors     $4000 
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$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based      $200
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Safety key      $5
Side curtain airbags$350$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$50 
Class III trailer hitch      $250
Overhead sunglass holder      $25
Rear seat pass-through$100      
Second-row high console $250$250$250$250$250$250
Second-row low console$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)      $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls      $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Rear HVAC unit      $400
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0   
9 kWh battery pack   $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking  $0 $0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0     
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$400 
Sunroof$900$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$0 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader      $25
Surround sound $250  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information      $25
Voice control for external devices      $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer     $100 
Compass      $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display      $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only      $750
Performance meter     $150 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150 
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$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225$225$225$225$225 
Power recliner, second row seats $150$150$150$150$150 
Power release, second row seats      $50
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 thigh support length adjuster, second row seats $150$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$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$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$7,345$9,895$9,395$10,770$13,545$18,970$13,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,550$2,050$3,425$6,200$11,625$6,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-24-17108-38-58-6,120

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162018
ModelPanameraExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.0 in112.6 in
Length197.0 in198.3 in
Width76.0 in78.9 in
Height55.8 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,124 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

PDLS
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Edition

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested75073%
Total Not Requested27527%
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%
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 E-Hybrid

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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
Total Requested145069%
Total Not Requested65031%
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

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Total Requested90038%
Total Not Requested147562%
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

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested90038%
Total Not Requested147562%
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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