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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: $102,605

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG   
Difference: $18,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $95,486

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG   
Difference: $7,438

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelCayenneCayenneM-Class
TrimTurboTurbo SML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $97,700 $123,600 $94,990
Base Invoice $83,045 $105,060 $88,341
iPod integration 440 440  
Light Comfort Package 610 610  
Floor mats 140 140  
Wood trim 345 345  
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695  
Compass 95 95  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 915 915  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 240 0 590
Proximity key 995 995  
Panoramic sunroof 3,900 3,900 1,090
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,950 2,950 1,970
Running boards 1,550 1,550 0
Satellite radio 750 750  
Rearview camera 1,680 1,680  
Active stabilizer bars 3,510    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,690 1,690  
Roof rack 450 450  
CD changer, remote 650 650  
Class IV trailer hitch 630 630  
Class III trailer hitch     550
Heated second row seats     620
Synthetic suede headliner     1,920
iPod integration 374 374  
Light Comfort Package 519 519  
Floor mats 119 119  
Wood trim 293 293  
Bluetooth cell phone link 591 591  
Compass 81 81  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 778 778  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 204 0 549
Proximity key 846 846  
Panoramic sunroof 3,315 3,315 1,014
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,508 2,508 1,832
Running boards 1,318 1,318 0
Satellite radio 638 638  
Rearview camera 1,428 1,428  
Active stabilizer bars 2,984    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,436 1,436  
Roof rack 383 383  
CD changer, remote 553 553  
Class IV trailer hitch 536 536  
Class III trailer hitch     512
Heated second row seats     577
Synthetic suede headliner     1,786
Options (change) 22,235 18,485 6,740
Options (change) 18,904 15,716 6,270
Destination 975 975 875
Total Price $120,910 $143,060 $102,605
Total Invoice $102,924 $121,751 $95,486

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,930
Model Year200920092012
ModelCayenneCayenneM-Class
TrimTurboTurbo SML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine500hp V8550hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 14410, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-19295/35-21265/45-20
Total Price$120,910$143,060$102,605
Adjustments for Features-2750-780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$120,635$143,060$101,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,425$0
Total Invoice$102,924$121,751$95,486
Adjustments for Features-2340-726
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$102,690$121,751$94,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,061$0

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

Model Year200920092012
ModelCayenneCayenneM-Class
TrimTurboTurbo SML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD w/low range$2200$2200 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Air compressor$35$35 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Rear side airbags  $300
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo net$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rack$300$300 
Ski sack$50$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD changer, remote$200$200 
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Disconnectable stabilizer bars$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,190$5,915$6,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$275$0$780
Value of Feature Adjustments-2340-726

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

Model Year20092012
ModelCayenneM-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in114.8 in
Length188.9 in189.1 in
Width76.0 in75.2 in
Height66.9 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,763 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.1 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.5 ft371.0 ft3

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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 ML63 AMG

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Synthetic suede headliner
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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