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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: $69,415

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $51,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,622

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $37,911

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092015201520152015
ModelCayenneCayenneM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimTurboTurbo SML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $97,700 $123,600 $49,800 $48,300 $62,900 $98,400
Base Invoice $83,045 $105,060 $46,314 $44,919 $58,497 $91,512
iPod integration 440 440        
Light Comfort Package 610 610        
Floor mats 140 140        
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695        
Wood trim 345 345        
Compass 95 95        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 915 915 310 310    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 240 0       590
Proximity key 995 995 650 650    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,690 1,690 790 790 790  
Panoramic sunroof 3,900 3,900 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,950 2,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Running boards 1,550 1,550 670 670 670 0
Active stabilizer bars 3,510   2,910 2,910 2,910  
Satellite radio 750 750        
Rearview camera 1,680 1,680        
Sunshades, second row 190 190        
Roof rack 450 450        
Class IV trailer hitch 630 630        
Memory system, passenger seat     365 365 365  
Premium 1 Package     4,030 4,030    
Special order charge     250 250 250  
Interior Sport Package     710 710 710  
Lighting Package     1,390 1,390 1,390  
Convenience Package     580 580 490 580
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     1,610 1,610 1,610  
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720  
Class III trailer hitch     575 575 575 575
Heated second row seats     620 620 620 620
Synthetic suede headliner           1,920
iPod integration 374 374        
Light Comfort Package 519 519        
Floor mats 119 119        
Bluetooth cell phone link 591 591        
Wood trim 293 293        
Compass 81 81        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 778 778 288 288    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 204 0       549
Proximity key 846 846 605 605    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,436 1,436 735 735 735  
Panoramic sunroof 3,315 3,315 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,508 2,508 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814
Running boards 1,318 1,318 623 623 623 0
Active stabilizer bars 2,984   2,706 2,706 2,706  
Satellite radio 638 638        
Rearview camera 1,428 1,428        
Sunshades, second row 162 162        
Roof rack 383 383        
Class IV trailer hitch 536 536        
Memory system, passenger seat     339 339 339  
Premium 1 Package     3,748 3,748    
Special order charge     233 233 233  
Interior Sport Package     660 660 660  
Lighting Package     1,293 1,293 1,293  
Convenience Package     539 539 456 539
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     1,497 1,497 1,497  
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670  
Class III trailer hitch     535 535 535 535
Heated second row seats     577 577 577 577
Synthetic suede headliner           1,786
Options (change) 21,775 18,025 20,190 20,190 15,110 7,325
Options (change) 18,513 15,325 18,778 18,778 14,054 6,814
Destination 975 975 925 925 925 925
Total Price $120,450 $142,600 $70,915 $69,415 $78,935 $106,650
Total Invoice $102,533 $121,360 $66,017 $64,622 $73,476 $99,251

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,400
Model Year200920092015201520152015
ModelCayenneCayenneM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimTurboTurbo SML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine500hp V8550hp V8200hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 14410, 14?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-19295/35-21255/55-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$120,450$142,600$70,915$69,415$78,935$106,650
Adjustments for Features-4,345-4,070-1,7000-3,100-5,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$116,105$138,530$69,215$69,415$75,835$101,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,425$0$200$6,620$31,835
Total Invoice$102,533$121,360$66,017$64,622$73,476$99,251
Adjustments for Features-3,699-3,464-1,5830-2,886-5,211
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$98,834$117,896$64,434$64,622$70,590$94,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,062$0$188$6,156$29,606

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

Model Year200920092015201520152015
ModelCayenneCayenneM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimTurboTurbo SML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD w/low range$2200$2200    
AWD  $1700 $1700$1700
RWD   $0  
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100
Air compressor$35$35    
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75$75$75$75
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras     $500
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50    
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Cargo area partition net  $40$40$40$40
Cargo net$40$40    
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250$250$250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300    
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Roof rack$300$300    
Ski sack$50$50    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50    
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150$150$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    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0$0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0$0$0 
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75    
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25    
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Chronometer     $100
Cornering lights$50$50    
Fog lights$125$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250   $250
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0  
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650   $650
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450$450  
Upholstered instrument panel    $300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000   $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Disconnectable stabilizer bars$350     
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$9,540$9,265$6,895$5,195$8,295$10,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,345$4,070$1,700$0$3,100$5,600
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,699-3,464-1,5830-2,886-5,211

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

Model Year20092015
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 ML250 BlueTEC

Memory system, passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested10040%
Total Not Requested15060%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested120096%
Total Not Requested504%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested181588%
Total Not Requested25012%
Interior Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts450No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested17528%
Total Not Requested45072%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Memory system, passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested10040%
Total Not Requested15060%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested120096%
Total Not Requested504%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested181588%
Total Not Requested25012%
Interior Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts450No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested17528%
Total Not Requested45072%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML400

Memory system, passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested120096%
Total Not Requested504%
Interior Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

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