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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: $19,185

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Model Year200820142014
ModelM-ClassCayenneCayenne
TrimML350 / ML320DieselDiesel Platinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,000 $56,600 $66,900
Premium III Package 8,600    
Obstacle detection, rear 770    
CD changer, remote 450    
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,000    
Adaptive cruise control 2,200    
Class III trailer hitch 510    
Cargo mat 160    
iPod integration 375    
Running boards 510 1,550 1,550
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,670 2,990 2,990
Illuminated door sill trim plates 550 1,420 1,420
Proximity key 1,110 1,090 1,090
Voice control for nav and audio 510 595 595
Heated front seats 710    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 790 790
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,690 2,690
Class IV trailer hitch   650 650
Rearview camera   655 665
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   3,980 3,980
Roof rails   1,190 1,190
Satellite radio   750  
CD changer, in-dash   650  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   590 590
Comfort Package   7,710  
14-way power front seats     1,335
Rear air vents with automatic controls     1,020
Premium III Package 7,998    
Obstacle detection, rear 716    
CD changer, remote 418    
3.0L V6 Diesel 930    
Adaptive cruise control 2,046    
Class III trailer hitch 474    
Cargo mat 149    
iPod integration 349    
Running boards 474 0 1,318
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,483 0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 512 0 0
Proximity key 1,032 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio 474 506 506
Heated front seats 660    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 0 0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   0 0
Class IV trailer hitch   0 0
Rearview camera   0 0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   2,542 2,542
Roof rails   0 0
Satellite radio   638  
CD changer, in-dash   0  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   502 502
Comfort Package   0  
14-way power front seats     0
Rear air vents with automatic controls     0
Options (change) 20,835 27,300 20,555
Options (change) 19,375 4,188 4,868
Destination 875 995 995
Total Price $65,710 $84,895 $88,450

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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: $16,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,165
Model Year200820142014
ModelM-ClassCayenneCayenne
TrimML350 / ML320DieselDiesel Platinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine215hp V6 D240hp V6 D240hp V6 D
TransmissionT7T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG19/29 MPG19/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12235, 11585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18265/50-19
Total Price$65,710$84,895$88,450
Adjustments for Features0-2,910-3,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,710$81,985$84,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,730

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

Model Year200820142014
ModelM-ClassCayenneCayenne
TrimML350 / ML320DieselDiesel Platinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Air compressor $35$35
Heated steering wheel $100 
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$200
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo net $40$40
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 $250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
Off-road navigation system $0$0
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$5,820$8,730$9,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,910$3,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-178-248

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

Model Year20082014
ModelM-ClassCayenne
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.7 in114.0 in
Length188.5 in190.8 in
Width75.2 in76.3 in
Height71.5 in67.4 in
Curb Weight4,817 lb.4,795 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 controls150Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
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
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested495091%
Total Not Requested5159%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Diesel

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo area rails w/tie downs
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested90100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested357577%
Total Not Requested106523%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Diesel Platinum Edition

Cargo area rails w/tie downs
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested90100%
Total Not Requested00%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15022%
Total Not Requested52578%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%
14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested27534%
Total Not Requested52566%

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