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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: $65,775

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320   
Difference: $20,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142009
ModelCayenneCayenneM-Class
TrimDieselDiesel Platinum EditionML350 / ML320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $56,600 $66,900 $44,600
Comfort Package 7,710    
Comfort Lighting Package 250 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 720
CD changer, in-dash 650    
Wood trim 995 1,340  
Compass 270 270  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs 590 590  
Roof rails 1,190 1,190  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,420 1,420 570
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 3,980 3,980 1,600
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,990 2,990 1,850
Running boards 1,550 1,550 650
Satellite radio 750    
Rearview camera 655 665  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595  
Traffic information 0 0  
HD radio 370    
Proximity key 1,090 1,090  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 615 615  
Roof rack 1,475 1,475  
Class IV trailer hitch 650 650  
14-way power front seats   1,335  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,020 770
Leather seating surfaces     1,995
Premium II Package     6,600
Lighting Package     950
AWD     2,500
3.0L V6 Diesel     1,500
Heated front seats     720
Class III trailer hitch     530
Roof rack crossbars     245
Comfort Package 0    
Comfort Lighting Package 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 670
CD changer, in-dash 0    
Wood trim 0 0  
Compass 0 0  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs 502 502  
Roof rails 0 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0 530
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,542 2,542 1,488
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 0 0 1,720
Running boards 0 1,318 604
Satellite radio 638    
Rearview camera 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506  
Traffic information 0 0  
HD radio 0    
Proximity key 0 0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 0  
Roof rack 0 0  
Class IV trailer hitch 0 0  
14-way power front seats   0  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   0 716
Leather seating surfaces     1,855
Premium II Package     6,138
Lighting Package     884
AWD     2,325
3.0L V6 Diesel     1,395
Heated front seats     670
Class III trailer hitch     493
Roof rack crossbars     228
Options (change) 28,585 21,815 21,200
Options (change) 4,188 4,868 19,716
Destination 995 995 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -900
Total Price $86,180 $89,710 $65,775

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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: $19,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,059
Model Year201420142009
ModelCayenneCayenneM-Class
TrimDieselDiesel Platinum EditionML350 / ML320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6 D240hp V6 D210hp V6 D
TransmissionT8T8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/29 MPG19/29 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11585, 14440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18265/50-19235/65-17
Total Price$86,180$89,710$65,775
Adjustments for Features-1,210-2,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$84,970$87,625$65,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,655$0

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

Model Year201420142009
ModelCayenneCayenneM-Class
TrimDieselDiesel Platinum EditionML350 / ML320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Air compressor$35$35 
Heated steering wheel$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
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50 $50
iPod integration  $100
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$6,130$7,005$4,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,210$2,085$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-73-1360

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

Model Year20142009
ModelCayenneM-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.0 in114.7 in
Length190.8 in188.5 in
Width76.3 in75.2 in
Height67.4 in70.1 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 in55.9 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 Hip Room0.0 in56.2 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

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested389084%
Total Not Requested75016%
Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Diesel Platinum Edition

14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested57572%
Total Not Requested22528%
Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested339085%
Total Not Requested57515%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3800
398 lb-ft@1600
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3800
398 lb-ft@1600
1000Yes
Tires, run-flat150No
-900 Gas-Guzzler Tax0No
Total Requested100087%
Total Not Requested15013%

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