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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: $72,280

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML450 Hybrid   
Difference: $24,835

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142011
ModelCayenneM-Class
TrimS HybridML450 Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $70,900 $55,790
Comfort Lighting Package 250  
Basic Package 4,540  
14-way power front seats 1,335  
Class IV trailer hitch 650  
Roof rack 1,475  
HD radio 370  
Traffic information 0  
Satellite radio 750  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Rearview camera 1,750  
Running boards 1,550 670
Blind spot warning system 850 600
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,990 1,950
Proximity key 1,090 1,140
Heated second row seats 525 620
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,420 580
Heated steering wheel 250 225
Cargo area rails w/tie downs 590  
Compass 270  
Wood trim 1,340  
CD changer, in-dash 650  
Roof rails 1,190  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 720
Lighting Package   985
Premium 1 Package   4,000
Leather seating surfaces   1,780
Obstacle detection, rear   800
Roof rack crossbars   245
Class III trailer hitch   550
Heated front seats   750
Comfort Lighting Package 0  
Basic Package 0  
14-way power front seats 0  
Class IV trailer hitch 0  
Roof rack 0  
HD radio 0  
Traffic information 0  
Satellite radio 638  
Voice control for nav and audio 506  
Rearview camera 0  
Running boards 0 623
Blind spot warning system 0 558
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 0 1,814
Proximity key 0 1,060
Heated second row seats 0 577
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 539
Heated steering wheel 0 209
Cargo area rails w/tie downs 502  
Compass 0  
Wood trim 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0  
Roof rails 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 670
Lighting Package   916
Premium 1 Package   3,720
Leather seating surfaces   1,655
Obstacle detection, rear   744
Roof rack crossbars   228
Class III trailer hitch   512
Heated front seats   698
Options (change) 25,220 15,615
Options (change) 1,646 14,523
Destination 995 875
Total Price $97,115 $72,280

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML450 Hybrid
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $64,661
Model Year20142011
ModelCayenneM-Class
TrimS HybridML450 Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine380hp V6 H275hp V6 H
TransmissionT8B8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/24 MPG20/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 1180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/65-17
Total Price$97,115$72,280
Adjustments for Features-7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,405$72,280

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

Model Year20142011
ModelCayenneM-Class
TrimS HybridML450 Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
8-speed manually-shiftable 2-mode automatic $2000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Air compressor$35 
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 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo mat$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 (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Off-road navigation system$0 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
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 recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, 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$5,880$5,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-190

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

Model Year20142011
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 Weight4,938 lb.5,227 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 S Hybrid

Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Basic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
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 Requested181581%
Total Not Requested42519%
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 seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested42553%
Total Not Requested37547%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML450 Hybrid

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
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
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested234091%
Total Not Requested2259%

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