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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: $76,155

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC   
Difference: $17,285

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132015
ModelCayenneM-Class
TrimDieselML250 BlueTEC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,750 $49,800
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,690  
18-way adaptive power front seats 480  
Class IV trailer hitch 650  
Roof rack 1,105  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,990  
Traffic information 0  
Satellite radio 750  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
App support 210  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 3,980 1,610
Running boards 1,550 670
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,990 1,950
Panoramic sunroof 660 1,090
Proximity key 1,090 650
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 615  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,100 310
HD radio 370  
Compass 270  
Wood trim 995  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 720
Premium Package Plus 10,180  
designo Package   4,900
Multicontour front seats   1,100
Lighting Package   1,390
Premium 1 Package   4,030
Convenience Package   580
Driver Assistance Package   2,800
Special order charge   250
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Rear side airbags   420
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570
Class III trailer hitch   575
Heated second row seats   620
Heated steering wheel   225
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0  
18-way adaptive power front seats 0  
Class IV trailer hitch 0  
Roof rack 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Synthetic suede headliner 0  
Traffic information 0  
Satellite radio 638  
Voice control for nav and audio 506  
App support 0  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,542 1,497
Running boards 0 623
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 0 1,814
Panoramic sunroof 0 1,014
Proximity key 0 605
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 288
HD radio 0  
Compass 0  
Wood trim 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 670
Premium Package Plus 0  
designo Package   4,557
Multicontour front seats   1,023
Lighting Package   1,293
Premium 1 Package   3,748
Convenience Package   539
Driver Assistance Package   2,604
Special order charge   233
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Rear side airbags   391
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530
Class III trailer hitch   535
Heated second row seats   577
Heated steering wheel   209
Options (change) 36,715 25,430
Options (change) 3,686 23,652
Destination 975 925
Total Price $93,440 $76,155

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Diesel
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $65,783
Model Year20132015
ModelCayenneM-Class
TrimDieselML250 BlueTEC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6 D200hp I4 D
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/29 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$93,440$76,155
Adjustments for Features0-480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$93,440$75,675

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

Model Year20132015
ModelCayenneM-Class
TrimDieselML250 BlueTEC
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 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
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 
Roof rack$300 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Off-road navigation system$0 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$6,340$6,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-447

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

Model Year20132015
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.4,751 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

18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested167588%
Total Not Requested22512%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested519088%
Total Not Requested72512%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC

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%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested325098%
Total Not Requested502%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested80076%
Total Not Requested25024%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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 support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested181588%
Total Not Requested25012%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

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