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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: $97,325

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG   
Difference: $27,505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelM-ClassCayenne
TrimML63 AMGTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $87,000 $107,100
Obstacle detection, rear 770  
Heated second row seats 595  
iPod integration 375  
Voice control for nav and audio 510 595
Proximity key 1,110 1,090
Illuminated door sill trim plates 550 1,420
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,490
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,670 2,990
Cargo mat 160  
Class III trailer hitch 510  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   590
CD changer, in-dash   650
Satellite radio   750
Cooled or ventilated front seats   800
Wheel-lip moldings   990
Roof rails   1,190
Wood trim   345
Rearview camera   655
Running boards   1,550
Class IV trailer hitch   650
Obstacle detection, rear 716  
Heated second row seats 553  
iPod integration 349  
Voice control for nav and audio 474 506
Proximity key 1,032 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 512 0
Adaptive cruise control 2,046 0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,483 0
Cargo mat 149  
Class III trailer hitch 474  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   502
CD changer, in-dash   0
Satellite radio   638
Cooled or ventilated front seats   0
Wheel-lip moldings   0
Roof rails   1,012
Wood trim   293
Rearview camera   0
Running boards   1,318
Class IV trailer hitch   0
Options (change) 9,450 16,755
Options (change) 8,788 4,269
Destination 875 975
Total Price $97,325 $124,830

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $85,449
Model Year20082012
ModelM-ClassCayenne
TrimML63 AMGTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine503hp V8500hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/14 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-20265/50-19
Total Price$97,325$124,830
Adjustments for Features0-2,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,325$121,970

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

Model Year20082012
ModelM-ClassCayenne
TrimML63 AMGTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor $35
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net$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 (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Off-road navigation system $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,995$7,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-120

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

Model Year20082012
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 Weight5,093 lb.4,784 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
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Cargo area rails w/tie downs
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested90100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

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