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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: $67,685

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320   
Difference: $17,880

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132008
ModelCayenneM-Class
TrimDieselML350 / ML320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,750 $44,000
Light Comfort Package 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 710
Wood trim 995  
Roof rails 1,190  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 510
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,100 550
Proximity key 1,090 1,110
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,990 2,670
Running boards 1,550 510
Satellite radio 750  
Rearview camera 655  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 3,980  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs 590  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 615  
CD changer, in-dash 650  
Class IV trailer hitch 650  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,690  
Premium Package 7,710  
Obstacle detection, rear   770
CD changer, remote   450
Leather seating surfaces   1,975
Premium III Package   8,600
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,000
Heated front seats   710
Adaptive cruise control   2,200
Class III trailer hitch   510
iPod integration   375
Cargo mat   160
Light Comfort Package 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 660
Wood trim 0  
Roof rails 1,012  
Voice control for nav and audio 506 474
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 512
Proximity key 0 1,032
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 0 2,483
Running boards 0 474
Satellite radio 638  
Rearview camera 0  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,542  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs 502  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0  
Class IV trailer hitch 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0  
Premium Package 0  
Obstacle detection, rear   716
CD changer, remote   418
Leather seating surfaces   1,837
Premium III Package   7,998
3.0L V6 Diesel   930
Heated front seats   660
Adaptive cruise control   2,046
Class III trailer hitch   474
iPod integration   349
Cargo mat   149
Options (change) 28,840 22,810
Options (change) 5,200 21,212
Destination 975 875
Total Price $85,565 $67,685

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Diesel
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,999
Model Year20132008
ModelCayenneM-Class
TrimDieselML350 / ML320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6 D215hp V6 D
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/29 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/65-17
Total Price$85,565$67,685
Adjustments for Features-2,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,255$67,685

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

Model Year20132008
ModelCayenneM-Class
TrimDieselML350 / ML320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Air compressor$35 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Off-road navigation system$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$7,830$5,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,310$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1670

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

Model Year20132008
ModelCayenneM-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.0 in114.7 in
Length190.8 in188.5 in
Width76.3 in75.2 in
Height67.4 in71.5 in
Curb Weight4,795 lb.4,817 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in59.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.7 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft372.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Diesel

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested357577%
Total Not Requested106523%

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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Surround sound250No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested455083%
Total Not Requested91517%

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