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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Porsche Cayenne Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Porsche Cayenne Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $65,710

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320   
Difference: $20,730

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelM-ClassCayenne
TrimML350 / ML320Diesel
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,000 $62,300
Obstacle detection, rear 770  
Premium III Package 8,600  
CD changer, remote 450  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,000  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200  
Class III trailer hitch 510  
Cargo mat 160  
Running boards 510 1,550
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,670 2,590
Illuminated door sill trim plates 550 1,100
Proximity key 1,110 890
Voice control for nav and audio 510 595
Heated front seats 710  
iPod integration 375  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 790
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   420
CD changer, in-dash   650
Satellite radio   750
Roof rails   1,190
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   3,980
Class IV trailer hitch   650
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,300
Premium Package   5,690
Obstacle detection, rear 716  
Premium III Package 7,998  
CD changer, remote 418  
3.0L V6 Diesel 930  
Adaptive cruise control 2,046  
Class III trailer hitch 474  
Cargo mat 149  
Running boards 474 0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,483 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 512 0
Proximity key 1,032 0
Voice control for nav and audio 474 506
Heated front seats 660  
iPod integration 349  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 0
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   0
CD changer, in-dash   0
Satellite radio   638
Roof rails   0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   0
Class IV trailer hitch   0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   0
Premium Package   0
Options (change) 20,835 23,145
Options (change) 19,375 1,144
Destination 875 995
Total Price $65,710 $86,440

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Porsche Cayenne

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Diesel
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,114
Model Year20082016
ModelM-ClassCayenne
TrimML350 / ML320Diesel
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine215hp V6 D240hp V6 D
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$65,710$86,440
Adjustments for Features0-3,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,710$83,080

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20082016
ModelM-ClassCayenne
TrimML350 / ML320Diesel
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Air compressor $35
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo net $40
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Off-road navigation system $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$5,820$9,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-83

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20082016
ModelM-ClassCayenne
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.7 in114.0 in
Length188.5 in191.1 in
Width75.2 in78.7 in
Height71.5 in67.4 in
Curb Weight4,817 lb.4,652 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft362.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320

Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Surround sound250No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested455083%
Total Not Requested91517%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Diesel

Cargo area rails w/tie downs
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested90100%
Total Not Requested00%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested265072%
Total Not Requested105028%

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