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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: $74,560

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $14,300

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014
ModelM-ClassCayenneCayenne
TrimML350DieselDiesel Platinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,990 $56,600 $66,900
Driver Assistance Package 2,950    
Obstacle detection, rear 970    
Premium 2 Package 5,370    
Lighting Package 1,290    
Dynamic Handling Package 5,150    
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,500    
Class III trailer hitch 550    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 660 660
Running boards 670 1,550 1,550
Heated second row seats 620   525
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,970 2,990 2,990
Heated steering wheel 225   250
Leather seating surfaces 1,620    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 790 790
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,690 2,690
Class IV trailer hitch   650 650
Roof rack   1,105 1,105
Wood trim   995 1,340
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   3,980 3,980
Illuminated door sill trim plates   1,420 1,420
Proximity key   1,090 1,090
Satellite radio   750  
Lane departure warning   630 630
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595
Auto-dimming headlights   550 550
HD radio   370  
Compass   270 270
Traffic information   0 0
Comfort Plus Package   10,180  
Comfort Lighting Package     250
Blind spot warning system     850
Rearview camera     665
Driver Assistance Package 2,744    
Obstacle detection, rear 902    
Premium 2 Package 4,994    
Lighting Package 1,200    
Dynamic Handling Package 4,790    
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,395    
Class III trailer hitch 512    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 0 0
Running boards 623 0 1,318
Heated second row seats 577   0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,832 0 0
Heated steering wheel 209   0
Leather seating surfaces 1,507    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 0 0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   0 0
Class IV trailer hitch   0 0
Roof rack   0 0
Wood trim   0 0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   2,542 2,542
Illuminated door sill trim plates   0 0
Proximity key   0 0
Satellite radio   638  
Lane departure warning   0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   506 506
Auto-dimming headlights   0 0
HD radio   0  
Compass   0 0
Traffic information   0 0
Comfort Plus Package   0  
Comfort Lighting Package     0
Blind spot warning system     0
Rearview camera     0
Options (change) 24,695 31,265 22,850
Options (change) 22,969 3,686 4,366
Destination 875 995 995
Total Price $74,560 $88,860 $90,745

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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: $13,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $64,603
Model Year201220142014
ModelM-ClassCayenneCayenne
TrimML350DieselDiesel Platinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6 D240hp V6 D240hp V6 D
TransmissionT7T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/25 MPG19/29 MPG19/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14235, 11585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-20255/55-18265/50-19
Total Price$74,560$88,860$90,745
Adjustments for Features-180-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,380$87,960$90,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,785

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

Model Year201220142014
ModelM-ClassCayenneCayenne
TrimML350DieselDiesel 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
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Sunshades, second row, power $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot collision prevention$150  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Lane departure prevention$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Aluminum roof rails$250  
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
Roof rack $300$300
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Rear bumper protector$40  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50$50 
Off-road navigation system $0$0
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights $125$125
Intersection assist $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, passenger seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$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 
Wood trim $300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$6,970$7,690$6,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$180$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-168-470

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

Model Year20122014
ModelM-ClassCayenne
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in114.0 in
Length189.1 in190.8 in
Width75.2 in76.3 in
Height70.7 in67.4 in
Curb Weight5,038 lb.4,795 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.2 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft362.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested256582%
Total Not Requested55018%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
265/45HR20 tires400No
Total Requested140061%
Total Not Requested90039%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Diesel

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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%
Auto-dimming headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Intersection assist25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
Comfort Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
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 seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested439074%
Total Not Requested152526%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Diesel Platinum Edition

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Intersection assist25No
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%
Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

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