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Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class 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
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneM-ClassM-Class
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo SML350ML500
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,200 $57,200 $90,200 $111,600 $39,750 $48,500
Base Invoice $36,771 $49,904 $78,795 $97,351 $36,968 $45,105
Automatic climate control, front 550          
Xenon/HID headlights 1,240 1,240        
Comfort Package 1,290 1,290     1,450 1,450
Light Comfort Package 610 610 610 610    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,990 2,990     1,775 1,575
Obstacle detection, rear 990 990     750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495     690 690
Tire-pressure monitor 590 590 590 590    
Floor mats 130 130 130 130    
Satellite radio 990 990 990 990 500 500
Navigation system 3,070 3,070        
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,690 1,690 1,690 1,690 750 750
Heated front seats 560 560     690  
Sunroof 1,150 1,150 1,150 1,150 1,390 1,290
CD changer, remote 650 650 650 650    
Wood trim 1,040 1,385 345 345    
Roof rails 820 820 820 820    
Front sport buckets 0 0 0 0    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 290 290 290 240    
Proximity key 995 995 995 995   1,080
Class IV trailer hitch 630 630 630 630    
Premium Package         6,150 3,750
Entertainment Package         1,080 1,080
Lighting Package         890 890
Class III trailer hitch         490 490
Automatic climate control, front 468          
Xenon/HID headlights 1,054 1,054        
Comfort Package 1,097 1,097     1,349 1,349
Light Comfort Package 519 519 519 519    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,542 2,542     1,651 1,465
Obstacle detection, rear 842 842     698 698
Metallic paint (extra cost) 421 421     642 642
Tire-pressure monitor 502 502 502 502    
Floor mats 111 111 111 111    
Satellite radio 842 842 842 842 465 465
Navigation system 2,610 2,610        
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,436 1,436 1,436 1,436 698 698
Heated front seats 476 476     642  
Sunroof 978 978 978 978 1,293 1,200
CD changer, remote 553 553 553 553    
Wood trim 884 1,177 293 0    
Roof rails 697 697 697 697    
Front sport buckets 0 0 0 0    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 247 247 247 0    
Proximity key 846 846 846 846   1,004
Class IV trailer hitch 536 536 536 536    
Premium Package         5,720 3,488
Entertainment Package         1,004 1,004
Lighting Package         828 828
Class III trailer hitch         456 456
Options (change) 20,770 20,565 8,890 8,840 16,605 14,295
Options (change) 17,661 17,486 7,560 7,020 15,446 13,297
Destination 815 815 815 815 775 775
Total Price $63,785 $78,580 $99,905 $121,255 $57,130 $63,570
Total Invoice $55,247 $68,205 $87,170 $105,186 $53,189 $59,177

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,910
Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneM-ClassM-Class
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo SML350ML500
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine247hp V6340hp V8450hp V8520hp V8268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionM6T6T6T6T7T7
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)72, 12350, 14350, 14350, 14440, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$63,785$78,580$99,905$121,255$57,130$63,570
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-2,450-2,450-915-1,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,785$77,380$97,455$118,805$56,215$62,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,595$33,670$55,020$0$6,165
Total Invoice$55,247$68,205$87,170$105,186$53,189$59,177
Adjustments for Features0-1,042-2,138-2,125-852-1,108
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,247$67,163$85,032$103,061$52,337$58,069
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,916$29,785$47,814$0$5,732

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

Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneM-ClassM-Class
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo SML350ML500
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200$1200
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200  
AWD    $1700$1700
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$4,390$5,590$6,840$6,840$5,305$5,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$2,450$2,450$915$1,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,042-2,138-2,125-852-1,108

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

Model Year20062006
ModelCayenneM-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in114.7 in
Length188.2 in188.5 in
Width75.9 in75.2 in
Height66.9 in69.8 in
Curb Weight4,785 lb.4,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.4 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in59.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.1 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.5 ft372.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

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%
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 S

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%
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

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

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
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%
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

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%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested60080%
Total Not Requested15020%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
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%
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%

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