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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: $57,130

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $6,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,189

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $2,058

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelM-ClassM-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimML350ML500BaseSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,750 $48,500 $42,200 $57,200 $90,200 $111,600
Base Invoice $36,968 $45,105 $36,771 $49,904 $78,795 $97,351
Sunroof 1,390 1,290 1,150 1,150 1,150 1,150
Premium Package 6,150 3,750        
Comfort Package 1,450 1,450 1,290 1,290    
Entertainment Package 1,080 1,080        
Lighting Package 890 890        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,775 1,575 2,990 2,990    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 990 990    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 495 495    
Heated front seats 690   560 560    
Satellite radio 500 500 990 990 990 990
Rear air vents with automatic controls 750 750 1,690 1,690 1,690 1,690
Class III trailer hitch 490 490        
Proximity key   1,080 995 995 995 995
Light Comfort Package     610 610 610 610
Xenon/HID headlights     1,240 1,240    
Automatic climate control, front     550      
Front sport buckets     0 0 0 0
Floor mats     130 130 130 130
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     290 290 290 240
Tire-pressure monitor     590 590 590 590
CD changer, remote     650 650 650 650
Roof rails     820 820 820 820
Navigation system     3,070 3,070    
Wood trim     1,040 1,385 345 345
Class IV trailer hitch     630 630 630 630
Sunroof 1,293 1,200 978 978 978 978
Premium Package 5,720 3,488        
Comfort Package 1,349 1,349 1,097 1,097    
Entertainment Package 1,004 1,004        
Lighting Package 828 828        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,651 1,465 2,542 2,542    
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698 842 842    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 421 421    
Heated front seats 642   476 476    
Satellite radio 465 465 842 842 842 842
Rear air vents with automatic controls 698 698 1,436 1,436 1,436 1,436
Class III trailer hitch 456 456        
Proximity key   1,004 846 846 846 846
Light Comfort Package     519 519 519 519
Xenon/HID headlights     1,054 1,054    
Automatic climate control, front     468      
Front sport buckets     0 0 0 0
Floor mats     111 111 111 111
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     247 247 247 0
Tire-pressure monitor     502 502 502 502
CD changer, remote     553 553 553 553
Roof rails     697 697 697 697
Navigation system     2,610 2,610    
Wood trim     884 1,177 293 0
Class IV trailer hitch     536 536 536 536
Options (change) 16,605 14,295 20,770 20,565 8,890 8,840
Options (change) 15,446 13,297 17,661 17,486 7,560 7,020
Destination 775 775 815 815 815 815
Total Price $57,130 $63,570 $63,785 $78,580 $99,905 $121,255
Total Invoice $53,189 $59,177 $55,247 $68,205 $87,170 $105,186

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,910
Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelM-ClassM-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimML350ML500BaseSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6302hp V8247hp V6340hp V8450hp V8520hp V8
TransmissionT7T7M6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 1272, 12350, 14350, 14350, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18235/65-17255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20
Total Price$57,130$63,570$63,785$78,580$99,905$121,255
Adjustments for Features-915-1,1900-1,200-2,450-2,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,215$62,380$63,785$77,380$97,455$118,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,165$0$13,595$33,670$55,020
Total Invoice$53,189$59,177$55,247$68,205$87,170$105,186
Adjustments for Features-852-1,1080-1,042-2,138-2,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,337$58,069$55,247$67,163$85,032$103,061
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,732$0$11,916$29,785$47,814

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

Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelM-ClassM-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimML350ML500BaseSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200    
6-speed manual  $150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700    
AWD w/low range  $2200$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
Air compressor  $35$35$35$35
Power liftgate$350$350    
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50$50$50$50
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo area partition net$40$40    
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50    
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40
Class III trailer hitch$250$250    
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300$300$300
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150    
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Ski sack  $50$50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400$400$400
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50    
Surround sound$250$250 $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Steering-linked headlights$150$150    
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats    $200$200
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100    
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100    
Total Value of Features$5,305$5,580$4,390$5,590$6,840$6,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$915$1,190$0$1,200$2,450$2,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-852-1,1080-1,042-2,138-2,125

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

Model Year20062006
ModelM-ClassCayenne
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.7 in112.4 in
Length188.5 in188.2 in
Width75.2 in75.9 in
Height69.8 in66.9 in
Curb Weight4,624 lb.4,785 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in57.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft362.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim300Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested282573%
Total Not Requested105027%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested82581%
Total Not Requested19019%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested60080%
Total Not Requested15020%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested155065%
Total Not Requested85035%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested82581%
Total Not Requested19019%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested60080%
Total Not Requested15020%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
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%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Xenon/HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row25No
Total Requested47595%
Total Not Requested255%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
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%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Xenon/HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row25No
Total Requested47595%
Total Not Requested255%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

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%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

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%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

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