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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: $79,155

Porsche Cayenne   
Difference: $15,625

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020102009
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneM-Class
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo SML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,500 $60,700 $99,900 $126,300 $90,100
Automatic climate control, front 550        
iPod integration 440 440 440 440  
Navigation system 3,300 3,300      
Xenon/HID headlights 1,560 1,560      
Comfort Package 1,290 1,290      
Light Comfort Package 650 650 650 650  
Obstacle detection, rear 990 990      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,990 2,990      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710      
Roof rails 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190  
Sunroof 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190  
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695 695 695  
Wood trim 1,040 1,385 345 345  
Compass 140 140 140 140  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs 590 590 590 590  
Floor mats 150 150 150 150  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,040 1,120 1,120 1,120 570
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,690 1,690 1,690 1,690  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950 1,850
Running boards 1,550 1,550 1,550 1,550  
Heated front seats 720 720      
Heated second row seats 510 500     610
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750  
Rearview camera 1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595      
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Wheel-lip moldings 750 750 750    
Front sport buckets 130 130      
CD changer, remote 650 650 650 650  
Roof rack 450 450 450 450  
Class IV trailer hitch 650 650 650 650  
Roof rack crossbars         245
Class III trailer hitch         530
Automatic climate control, front 468        
iPod integration 374 374 374 374  
Navigation system 2,805 2,805      
Xenon/HID headlights 1,326 1,326      
Comfort Package 0 0      
Light Comfort Package 0 0 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 842 842      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,542 2,542      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 604 604      
Roof rails 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012  
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012  
Bluetooth cell phone link 591 591 591 591  
Wood trim 884 1,177 293 293  
Compass 81 81 81 81  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs 502 502 502 502  
Floor mats 0 0 0 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884 0 0 0 530
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,436 1,436 1,436 1,436  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,508 2,508 2,508 2,508 1,720
Running boards 1,318 1,318 1,318 1,318  
Heated front seats 0 0      
Heated second row seats 0 425     567
Satellite radio 638 638 638 638  
Rearview camera 1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428  
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506      
Proximity key 0 0 0 0  
Wheel-lip moldings 638 638 638    
Front sport buckets 110 110      
CD changer, remote 553 553 553 553  
Roof rack 383 383 383 383  
Class IV trailer hitch 0 0 0 0  
Roof rack crossbars         228
Class III trailer hitch         493
Options (change) 32,680 32,545 18,720 17,970 3,805
Options (change) 23,445 22,811 12,767 12,129 3,538
Destination 975 975 975 975 875
Total Price $79,155 $94,220 $119,595 $145,245 $94,780

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Cayenne
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $74,636
Model Year20102010201020102009
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneM-Class
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo SML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6385hp V8500hp V8550hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionM6T6T6T6T7
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 12100, 12410, 14410, 14440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18275/45-19295/35-21295/40-20
Total Price$79,155$94,220$119,595$145,245$94,780
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-3,000-3,500-840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,155$93,170$116,595$141,745$93,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,015$37,440$62,590$0

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

Model Year20102010201020102009
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneM-Class
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo SML63 AMG
Body4dr 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
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Air compressor$35$35$35$35 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system    $0
Rear side airbags    $300
Trailer sway control    $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo area partition net    $40
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch    $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300$300 
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter    $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$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 (7 wire)    $150
Climate Control 
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
Rear bumper protector    $40
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
HD radio    $50
iPod integration    $100
Off-road navigation system$0$0   
SD Card slot    $25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer    $100
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
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$25$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000 
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
Total Value of Features$5,080$6,130$8,080$8,580$6,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$3,000$3,500$840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-265-345-316-782

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

Model Year20102009
ModelCayenneM-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in114.7 in
Length188.9 in188.5 in
Width76.0 in75.2 in
Height66.9 in70.1 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 in55.9 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 in56.2 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 ML63 AMG

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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