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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: $9,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,189

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $3,700

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009200920062006
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneM-ClassM-Class
TrimBaseSGTSTurboTurbo SML350ML500
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,600 $59,400 $70,900 $97,700 $123,600 $39,750 $48,500
Base Invoice $37,910 $50,490 $60,265 $83,045 $105,060 $36,968 $45,105
Automatic climate control, front 550            
Xenon/HID headlights 1,560 1,560 1,560        
Comfort Package 1,290 1,290       1,450 1,450
Light Comfort Package 610 610 610 610 610    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,990 2,990       1,775 1,575
Obstacle detection, rear 990 990 990     750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710     690 690
Floor mats 140 140 140 140 140    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,690 1,690 1,690 1,690 1,690 750 750
Navigation system 3,300 3,300 3,300        
Heated front seats 690 690 690     690  
Sunroof 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,390 1,290
CD changer, remote 650 650 650 650 650    
Cargo area rails w/tie downs 590 590 590 590 590    
Wood trim 1,040 1,385   345 345    
Roof rails 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190    
Front sport buckets 130 130          
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 240 240   240 0    
Proximity key 995 995 995 995 995   1,080
Class IV trailer hitch 630 630 630 630 630    
Satellite radio       750 750 500 500
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 1,326 1,326 1,326        
Comfort Package 1,097 1,097       1,349 1,349
Light Comfort Package 519 519 519 519 519    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,542 2,542       1,651 1,465
Obstacle detection, rear 842 842 842     698 698
Metallic paint (extra cost) 604 604 604     642 642
Floor mats 119 119 119 119 119    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,436 1,436 1,436 1,436 1,436 698 698
Navigation system 2,805 2,805 2,805        
Heated front seats 587 587 587     642  
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,293 1,200
CD changer, remote 553 553 553 553 553    
Cargo area rails w/tie downs 502 502 502 502 502    
Wood trim 884 1,177   293 293    
Roof rails 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012    
Front sport buckets 110 110          
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 204 204   204 0    
Proximity key 846 846 846 846 846   1,004
Class IV trailer hitch 536 536 536 536 536    
Satellite radio       638 638 465 465
Premium Package           5,720 3,488
Entertainment Package           1,004 1,004
Lighting Package           828 828
Class III trailer hitch           456 456
Options (change) 21,175 20,970 14,935 9,020 8,780 16,605 14,295
Options (change) 18,004 17,829 12,699 7,670 7,466 15,446 13,297
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 775 775
Total Price $66,750 $81,345 $86,810 $107,695 $133,355 $57,130 $63,570
Total Invoice $56,889 $69,294 $73,939 $91,690 $113,501 $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: $9,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,965
Model Year2009200920092009200920062006
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneM-ClassM-Class
TrimBaseSGTSTurboTurbo SML350ML500
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6385hp V8405hp V8500hp V8550hp V8268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionM6T6M6T6T6T7T7
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 12100, 12100, 12410, 14410, 14440, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18295/35-21275/45-19295/35-21235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$66,750$81,345$86,810$107,695$133,355$57,130$63,570
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-475-2,875-3,450-285-560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,750$80,295$86,335$104,820$129,905$56,845$63,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,545$19,585$38,070$63,155$0$6,165
Total Invoice$56,889$69,294$73,939$91,690$113,501$53,189$59,177
Adjustments for Features0-894-405-2,448-2,936-265-521
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,889$68,400$73,534$89,242$110,565$52,924$58,656
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,511$16,645$32,353$53,676$0$5,732

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

Model Year2009200920092009200920062006
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneM-ClassM-Class
TrimBaseSGTSTurboTurbo SML350ML500
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1200$1200
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200$2200  
AWD     $1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35$35  
Heated steering wheel  $100    
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250 $250
Remote window/roof operation     $15$15
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo area partition net     $40$40
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40$40  
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40  
Class III trailer hitch     $250$250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300$300$300  
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150  
Console without shifter     $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100  
Ski sack$50$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$15  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400$400  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150$150  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500    
Exterior 
Body kit  $0    
Bodyside moldings     $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 $25
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75 $75  
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50$50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0    
Satellite radio   $200$200$200$200
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200
Traffic information   $25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock     $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100    
Heated second row seats   $200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150    
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$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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,070$6,120$5,545$7,945$8,520$5,355$5,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$475$2,875$3,450$285$560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-894-405-2,448-2,936-265-521

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

Model Year20092006
ModelCayenneM-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in114.7 in
Length188.9 in188.5 in
Width76.0 in75.2 in
Height66.9 in69.8 in
Curb Weight4,763 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?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
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?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
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 GTS

Xenon/HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 liftgate300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested312581%
Total Not Requested75019%
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 downs50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested87586%
Total Not Requested14014%
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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 downs50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested87586%
Total Not Requested14014%
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 liftgate300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested185077%
Total Not Requested55023%

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