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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: $110,890

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG   
Difference: $26,065

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelM-ClassCayenne
TrimML63 AMGTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $94,990 $116,500
Driver Assistance Package 2,100  
AMG Performance Package 6,550  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,920  
Heated second row seats 620  
Heated steering wheel 225 275
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,970 2,590
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Running boards 0 1,550
Class III trailer hitch 550  
Premium Plus Package   3,660
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,300
Voice control for nav and audio   0
Compass   270
Lane departure warning   690
Illuminated door sill trim plates   1,100
Wood trim   345
Rear air vents with automatic controls   990
Active stabilizer bars   3,510
Roof rack   1,475
Class IV trailer hitch   650
Driver Assistance Package 1,953  
AMG Performance Package 6,092  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,786  
Heated second row seats 577  
Heated steering wheel 209 0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,832 0
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Running boards 0 1,318
Class III trailer hitch 512  
Premium Plus Package   0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   0
Voice control for nav and audio   0
Compass   0
Lane departure warning   0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   0
Wood trim   293
Rear air vents with automatic controls   0
Active stabilizer bars   0
Roof rack   0
Class IV trailer hitch   0
Options (change) 15,025 19,405
Options (change) 13,975 1,611
Destination 875 1,050
Total Price $110,890 $136,955

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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: $23,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $100,574
Model Year20122017
ModelM-ClassCayenne
TrimML63 AMGTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine550hp V8520hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/18 MPG14/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14665, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-20265/50-19
Total Price$110,890$136,955
Adjustments for Features0-2,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$110,890$134,685

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

Model Year20122017
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 
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 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Lane departure prevention$150 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
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 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding $350
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition $200
Off-road navigation system $0
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
LED headlights $1000
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,170$8,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-44

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

Model Year20122017
ModelM-ClassCayenne
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in114.0 in
Length189.1 in191.1 in
Width75.2 in78.7 in
Height70.7 in67.4 in
Curb Weight5,238 lb.4,817 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 system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110079%
Total Not Requested30021%
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

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested160088%
Total Not Requested22512%

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