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Porsche Cayenne vs. Lexus RX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Cayenne vs. Lexus RX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,805

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $20,645

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneRX
TrimBaseSS HybridTurbo350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,200 $65,000 $69,000 $107,100 $39,075
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790    
Roof rails 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190  
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750  
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650 650  
Wood trim 995 1,340 1,340 345  
Laminated front side windows 1,120 1,120 1,120 1,120  
Compass 420 420 420 420  
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 615 615 615 365  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,990 2,990 2,990 2,990 2,540
Adaptive cruise control 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490 1,500
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595  
Traffic information 0 0 0 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,420 1,420 1,420 1,420  
Premium Package Plus 10,160        
14-way power front seats   1,335 1,335    
Convenience Package   4,520 4,520    
Light Comfort Package   250 250 250  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   800 800 800  
Rearview camera   1,750 1,750 655  
Navigation Package         2,465
Obstacle detection, rear         500
Luxury Package         4,900
Comfort Package         1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0    
Roof rails 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012  
Satellite radio 638 638 638 638  
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0  
Wood trim 0 0 0 293  
Laminated front side windows 0 0 0 0  
Compass 0 0 0 0  
Proximity key 0 0 0 0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 0 0 0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 0 0 0 0 2,336
Adaptive cruise control 0 0 0 0 1,380
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506  
Traffic information 0 0 0 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0 0 0  
Premium Package Plus 0        
14-way power front seats   0 0    
Convenience Package   0 0    
Light Comfort Package   0 0 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   0 0 0  
Rearview camera   0 0 0  
Navigation Package         2,277
Obstacle detection, rear         460
Luxury Package         4,543
Comfort Package         1,796
Options (change) 25,275 24,115 24,115 15,130 13,855
Options (change) 2,156 2,156 2,156 2,449 12,792
Destination 975 975 975 975 875
Total Price $74,450 $90,090 $94,090 $123,205 $53,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus RX 350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,191
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneRX
TrimBaseSS HybridTurbo350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8275hp V6
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14320, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18265/50-19235/55-19
Total Price$74,450$90,090$94,090$123,205$53,805
Adjustments for Features-2,625-3,400-3,200-7,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,825$86,690$90,890$116,055$53,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,865$19,065$44,230$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneRX
TrimBaseSS HybridTurbo350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Air compressor$35$35$35$35 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Sunshades, second row, power$225    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Blind spot warning system$200    
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Passenger side camera    $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 $150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350 
Rear bumper protector    $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player    $0
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound   $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300 
Heated second row seats$200  $200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,980$5,755$5,555$9,505$2,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,625$3,400$3,200$7,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-110-118-106-1990

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20122012
ModelCayenneRX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.0 in107.9 in
Length190.8 in187.8 in
Width76.3 in74.2 in
Height67.4 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,399 lb.4,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.7 ft340.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft380.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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 mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested430073%
Total Not Requested161527%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested32541%
Total Not Requested47559%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested182581%
Total Not Requested41519%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid

14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested32541%
Total Not Requested47559%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested182581%
Total Not Requested41519%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
235/55VR19 tires400No
Passenger side camera200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested327585%
Total Not Requested60015%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%

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