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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: $65,775

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320   
Difference: $20,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920142014
ModelM-ClassCayenneCayenne
TrimML350 / ML320DieselDiesel Platinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,600 $56,600 $66,900
Premium II Package 6,600    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,600 3,980 3,980
Leather seating surfaces 1,995    
Lighting Package 950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 790 790
Heated front seats 720    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 570 1,420 1,420
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,850 2,990 2,990
Running boards 650 1,550 1,550
Rear air vents with automatic controls 770   1,020
Roof rack crossbars 245    
Class III trailer hitch 530    
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,500    
AWD 2,500    
Comfort Package   7,710  
Comfort Lighting Package   250 250
Class IV trailer hitch   650 650
Roof rack   1,475 1,475
Rearview camera   655 665
Wood trim   995 1,340
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   615 615
Roof rails   1,190 1,190
Proximity key   1,090 1,090
Satellite radio   750  
CD changer, in-dash   650  
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   590 590
HD radio   370  
Compass   270 270
Traffic information   0 0
14-way power front seats     1,335
Premium II Package 6,138    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,488 2,542 2,542
Leather seating surfaces 1,855    
Lighting Package 884    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 0 0
Heated front seats 670    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 530 0 0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,720 0 0
Running boards 604 0 1,318
Rear air vents with automatic controls 716   0
Roof rack crossbars 228    
Class III trailer hitch 493    
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,395    
AWD 2,325    
Comfort Package   0  
Comfort Lighting Package   0 0
Class IV trailer hitch   0 0
Roof rack   0 0
Rearview camera   0 0
Wood trim   0 0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   0 0
Roof rails   0 0
Proximity key   0 0
Satellite radio   638  
CD changer, in-dash   0  
Voice control for nav and audio   506 506
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   502 502
HD radio   0  
Compass   0 0
Traffic information   0 0
14-way power front seats     0
Options (change) 21,200 28,585 21,815
Options (change) 19,716 4,188 4,868
Destination 875 995 995
Gas Tax -900 0 0
Total Price $65,775 $86,180 $89,710

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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: $19,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,059
Model Year200920142014
ModelM-ClassCayenneCayenne
TrimML350 / ML320DieselDiesel Platinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp 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$65,775$86,180$89,710
Adjustments for Features0-1,210-2,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,775$84,970$87,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,655

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

Model Year200920142014
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 
AC power outlet$100  
Air compressor $35$35
Heated steering wheel $100$100
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$75
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo mat $40$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 (7 wire)$150  
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration$100  
Off-road navigation system $0$0
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$4,920$6,130$7,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,210$2,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-73-136

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

Model Year20092014
ModelM-ClassCayenne
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.7 in114.0 in
Length188.5 in190.8 in
Width75.2 in76.3 in
Height70.1 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 Room55.9 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 / ML320

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested339085%
Total Not Requested57515%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Diesel

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
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 mat40No
Total Requested5056%
Total Not Requested4044%
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 seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested389084%
Total Not Requested75016%
Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Diesel Platinum Edition

Cargo area rails w/tie downs
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested5056%
Total Not Requested4044%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
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%
Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested57572%
Total Not Requested22528%

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