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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: $74,560

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $11,930

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelCayenneM-Class
TrimDieselML350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,750 $48,990
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,690  
Class IV trailer hitch 650  
Roof rack 1,105  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 3,980  
Traffic information 0  
Satellite radio 750  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Running boards 1,550 670
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,990 1,970
Panoramic sunroof 660 1,090
Proximity key 1,090  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,100  
HD radio 370  
Compass 270  
Wood trim 995  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 720
Premium Package Plus 10,180  
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Dynamic Handling Package   5,150
Driver Assistance Package   2,950
Premium 2 Package   5,370
Lighting Package   1,290
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,500
Leather seating surfaces   1,620
Heated second row seats   620
Class III trailer hitch   550
Heated steering wheel   225
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0  
Class IV trailer hitch 0  
Roof rack 0  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,542  
Traffic information 0  
Satellite radio 638  
Voice control for nav and audio 506  
Running boards 0 623
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 0 1,832
Panoramic sunroof 0 1,014
Proximity key 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0  
HD radio 0  
Compass 0  
Wood trim 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 670
Premium Package Plus 0  
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Dynamic Handling Package   4,790
Driver Assistance Package   2,744
Premium 2 Package   4,994
Lighting Package   1,200
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,395
Leather seating surfaces   1,507
Heated second row seats   577
Class III trailer hitch   512
Heated steering wheel   209
Options (change) 29,765 24,695
Options (change) 3,686 22,969
Destination 975 875
Total Price $86,490 $74,560

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Diesel
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $64,760
Model Year20132012
ModelCayenneM-Class
TrimDieselML350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6 D240hp V6 D
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/29 MPG20/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18265/45-20
Total Price$86,490$74,560
Adjustments for Features-2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,195$74,560

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

Model Year20132012
ModelCayenneM-Class
TrimDieselML350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Air compressor$35 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure warning $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Aluminum roof rails $250
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 
Roof rack$300 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Off-road navigation system$0 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, passenger 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 
Wood trim$300 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$6,965$6,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$295$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-160

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

Model Year20132012
ModelCayenneM-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.0 in114.8 in
Length190.8 in189.1 in
Width76.3 in75.2 in
Height67.4 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,795 lb.5,038 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.7 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Diesel

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested439074%
Total Not Requested152526%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
265/45HR20 tires400No
Total Requested140061%
Total Not Requested90039%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested231574%
Total Not Requested80026%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

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