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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: $108,745

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG   
Difference: $19,285

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelM-ClassCayenne
TrimML63 AMGTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $94,990 $107,100
Driver Assistance Package 2,100  
AMG Performance Package 6,550  
Heated second row seats 620  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,970 2,990
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 660
Running boards 0 1,550
Class III trailer hitch 550  
Sport Package   3,500
Premium Package Plus   5,320
Class IV trailer hitch   650
Roof rack   1,105
Wood trim   345
Illuminated door sill trim plates   1,420
Satellite radio   750
CD changer, in-dash   650
Voice control for nav and audio   595
Compass   420
Traffic information   0
Driver Assistance Package 1,953  
AMG Performance Package 6,092  
Heated second row seats 577  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,832 0
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 0
Running boards 0 1,318
Class III trailer hitch 512  
Sport Package   0
Premium Package Plus   0
Class IV trailer hitch   0
Roof rack   0
Wood trim   293
Illuminated door sill trim plates   0
Satellite radio   638
CD changer, in-dash   0
Voice control for nav and audio   506
Compass   0
Traffic information   0
Options (change) 12,880 19,955
Options (change) 11,980 2,755
Destination 875 975
Total Price $108,745 $128,030

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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: $18,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $97,485
Model Year20122012
ModelM-ClassCayenne
TrimML63 AMGTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine550hp V8500hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/18 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-20265/50-19
Total Price$108,745$128,030
Adjustments for Features0-645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$108,745$127,385

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

Model Year20122012
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 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Air compressor $35
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rails$250 
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
Roof rack $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Rear HVAC unit $400
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Off-road navigation system $0
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,195$7,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-19

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

Model Year20122012
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 Weight5,238 lb.4,784 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 ML63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
AMG Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Raised top speed limiter0No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
turbocharged
5.5L V8
DOHC-4v
550 hp@5750
560 lb-ft@2000
1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested190072%
Total Not Requested75028%

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