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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: $66,080

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $18,815

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelM-ClassCayenne
TrimML350Diesel
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,490 $62,300
Premium 1 Package 4,000  
Lighting Package 985  
Leather seating surfaces 1,780  
Obstacle detection, rear 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 790
Heated steering wheel 225 275
Heated front seats 750  
Heated second row seats 620 525
Blind spot warning system 600 850
Proximity key 1,140 890
Illuminated door sill trim plates 580 1,100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 2,590
Running boards 670 1,550
Roof rack crossbars 245  
Class III trailer hitch 550  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,500  
AWD 2,500  
Satellite radio   750
Compass   270
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   420
Voice control for nav and audio   595
CD changer, in-dash   650
Roof rails   1,190
Wood trim   1,340
Roof rack   1,475
Class IV trailer hitch   650
Premium Package   5,690
Premium 1 Package 3,720  
Lighting Package 916  
Leather seating surfaces 1,655  
Obstacle detection, rear 744  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 0
Heated steering wheel 209 0
Heated front seats 698  
Heated second row seats 577 0
Blind spot warning system 558 0
Proximity key 1,060 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 539 0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 0
Running boards 623 0
Roof rack crossbars 228  
Class III trailer hitch 512  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,395  
AWD 2,325  
Satellite radio   638
Compass   0
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   0
Voice control for nav and audio   506
CD changer, in-dash   0
Roof rails   0
Wood trim   0
Roof rack   0
Class IV trailer hitch   0
Premium Package   0
Options (change) 19,615 21,600
Options (change) 18,243 1,144
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax -900 0
Total Price $66,080 $84,895

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Diesel
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,365
Model Year20112016
ModelM-ClassCayenne
TrimML350Diesel
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6 D240hp V6 D
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/55-18
Total Price$66,080$84,895
Adjustments for Features0-1,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,080$82,910

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

Model Year20112016
ModelM-ClassCayenne
TrimML350Diesel
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Air compressor $35
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo mat $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 (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Off-road navigation system $0
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$4,395$6,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-50

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

Model Year20112016
ModelM-ClassCayenne
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.7 in114.0 in
Length188.5 in191.1 in
Width75.2 in78.7 in
Height70.1 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 Room55.9 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 Hip Room56.2 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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested234091%
Total Not Requested2259%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Diesel

Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
Cargo area rails w/tie downs
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested5056%
Total Not Requested4044%
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
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested295080%
Total Not Requested75020%

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