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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: $63,205

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320   
Difference: $12,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,835

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320   
Difference: $5,898

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009200720072007
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo SML350 / ML320ML500ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,600 $59,400 $97,700 $123,600 $42,680 $49,200 $85,500
Base Invoice $37,910 $50,490 $83,045 $105,060 $39,692 $45,756 $79,515
Automatic climate control, front 550            
Xenon/HID headlights 1,560 1,560          
Comfort Package 1,290 1,290          
Light Comfort Package 610 610 610 610      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,990 2,990          
Obstacle detection, rear 990 990     760 760 760
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710     700 700  
Floor mats 140 140 140 140      
Roof rails 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190      
Wood trim 1,040 1,385 345 345      
CD changer, remote 650 650 650 650 440 440  
Running boards 1,550 1,550 1,550 1,550 500 500  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595     500 500 500
Navigation system 3,300 3,300          
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 240 240 240 0     540
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,800 2,800 2,800
Heated front seats 690 690          
Front sport buckets 130 130          
Sunroof 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190      
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750      
Rearview camera 1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,690 1,690 1,690 1,690      
Cargo area rails w/tie downs 590 590 590 590      
Heated second row seats 500 500         700
Proximity key 995 995 995 995   1,100 1,100
Wheel-lip moldings 750 750 750        
Roof rack 450 450 450 450      
Class IV trailer hitch 630 630 630 630      
Heating Package         1,360 800  
Premium III Package         8,600 8,600  
Lighting Package         900 900 900
Multicontour Seats         790 790  
Leather seating surfaces         1,540 1,540  
Class III trailer hitch         500 500 500
Roof rack crossbars         200 200 200
Cargo mat         160 160 160
Automatic climate control, front 468            
Xenon/HID headlights 1,326 1,326          
Comfort Package 1,097 1,097          
Light Comfort Package 519 519 519 519      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,542 2,542          
Obstacle detection, rear 842 842     707 707 707
Metallic paint (extra cost) 604 604     651 651  
Floor mats 119 119 119 119      
Roof rails 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012      
Wood trim 884 1,177 293 293      
CD changer, remote 553 553 553 553 409 409  
Running boards 1,318 1,318 1,318 1,318 465 465  
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506     465 465 465
Navigation system 2,805 2,805          
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 204 204 204 0     502
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,508 2,508 2,508 2,508 2,604 2,604 2,604
Heated front seats 587 587          
Front sport buckets 110 110          
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012      
Satellite radio 638 638 638 638      
Rearview camera 1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,436 1,436 1,436 1,436      
Cargo area rails w/tie downs 502 502 502 502      
Heated second row seats 425 425         651
Proximity key 846 846 846 846   1,023 1,023
Wheel-lip moldings 638 638 638        
Roof rack 383 383 383 383      
Class IV trailer hitch 536 536 536 536      
Heating Package         1,265 744  
Premium III Package         7,998 7,998  
Lighting Package         837 837 837
Multicontour Seats         735 735  
Leather seating surfaces         1,432 1,432  
Class III trailer hitch         465 465 465
Roof rack crossbars         186 186 186
Cargo mat         149 149 149
Options (change) 30,400 30,195 16,400 15,410 19,750 20,290 8,160
Options (change) 25,848 25,673 13,945 13,103 18,368 18,870 7,589
Destination 975 975 975 975 775 775 775
Total Price $75,975 $90,570 $115,075 $139,985 $63,205 $70,265 $94,435
Total Invoice $64,733 $77,138 $97,965 $119,138 $58,835 $65,401 $87,879

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,317
Model Year2009200920092009200720072007
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo SML350 / ML320ML500ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6385hp V8500hp V8550hp V8268hp V6302hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionM6T6T6T6T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 12100, 12410, 14410, 14440, 12440, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18275/45-19295/35-21235/65-17255/55-18295/40-20
Total Price$75,975$90,570$115,075$139,985$63,205$70,265$94,435
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-2,350-2,850-450-700-975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,975$89,520$112,725$137,135$62,755$69,565$93,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,545$36,750$61,160$0$6,810$30,705
Total Invoice$64,733$77,138$97,965$119,138$58,835$65,401$87,879
Adjustments for Features0-894-2,001-2,426-419-652-907
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,733$76,244$95,964$116,712$58,416$64,749$86,972
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,511$31,231$51,979$0$6,333$28,556

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

Model Year2009200920092009200720072007
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo SML350 / ML320ML500ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr 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$1200
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200   
AWD    $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35   
Heated steering wheel    $100$100 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 $250$250
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0$0
Rear side airbags    $300$300$300
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50   
Cargo area partition net    $40$40$40
Cargo net$40$40$40$40   
Class III trailer hitch    $250$250$250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300$300   
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150   
Console without shifter    $150$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$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   
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15   
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75$75$75
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50$50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0   
Off-road navigation system$0$0     
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200$200
Traffic information$25$25$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75   
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats      $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces      $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,805$5,855$7,155$7,655$5,255$5,505$5,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$2,350$2,850$450$700$975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-894-2,001-2,426-419-652-907

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

Model Year20092007
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.4,706 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 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 / ML320

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
CD changer, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Navigation system600Yes
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
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested500091%
Total Not Requested5159%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
CD changer, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested475090%
Total Not Requested51510%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

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%

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