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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: $57,515

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $20,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162016201620062006
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneM-ClassM-Class
TrimBaseDieselSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo SML350ML500
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $58,300 $62,300 $74,800 $77,200 $95,500 $114,700 $157,300 $39,750 $48,500
18-way adaptive power front seats 315 315 1,815 1,815 1,815        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790 790 790     690 690
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750 750 750 750 500 500
Rear air vents with automatic controls 990   990   990 990 990 750 750
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 3,980 3,980 3,980 1,990       1,775 1,575
Cargo area rails w/tie downs 420 420 420 420 420 420 420    
Wood trim 1,340 1,340 1,340 1,340 345 345 0    
Roof rails 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 640 640 640 640 640 365 365    
Proximity key 890 890 890 890 890 890 890   1,080
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650 650 650 650 650    
Class IV trailer hitch 650 650 650 650 650 650 650    
Premium Package 5,690 5,690           6,150 3,750
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)     960 960          
Auto-dimming mirrors     420 420 420        
Heated front seats     525 525 525     690  
Entertainment Package               1,080 1,080
Sunroof               1,390 1,290
Obstacle detection, rear               750 750
Comfort Package               1,450 1,450
Lighting Package               890 890
Class III trailer hitch               490 490
Rear side airbags               385 385
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0 0 0 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0     642 642
Satellite radio 638 638 638 638 638 638 638 465 465
Rear air vents with automatic controls 0   0   0 0 0 698 698
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 0 0 0 0       1,651 1,465
Cargo area rails w/tie downs 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Wood trim 0 0 0 0 0 293 0    
Roof rails 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Proximity key 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   1,004
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Class IV trailer hitch 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Premium Package 0 0           5,720 3,488
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)     0 0          
Auto-dimming mirrors     0 0 0        
Heated front seats     0 0 0     642  
Entertainment Package               1,004 1,004
Sunroof               1,293 1,200
Obstacle detection, rear               698 698
Comfort Package               1,349 1,349
Lighting Package               828 828
Class III trailer hitch               456 456
Rear side airbags               358 358
Options (change) 18,295 17,305 16,010 13,030 10,075 6,250 5,905 16,990 14,680
Options (change) 638 638 638 638 638 931 638 15,804 13,655
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 995 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -5,335 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $77,590 $80,600 $91,805 $85,890 $106,570 $121,945 $164,200 $57,515 $63,955

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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 S E-Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,159
Model Year201620162016201620162016201620062006
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneM-ClassM-Class
TrimBaseDieselSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo SML350ML500
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6240hp V6 D420hp V6333hp V6 PiH440hp V6520hp V8570hp V8268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8T8T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10100, 10100, 10100, 10100, 10585, 14585, 14440, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18265/50-19265/50-19275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$77,590$80,600$91,805$85,890$106,570$121,945$164,200$57,515$63,955
Adjustments for Features-3,255-2,530-2,755-2,080-4,405-4,780-10,4300-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,335$78,070$89,050$83,810$102,165$117,165$153,770$57,515$63,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,735$14,715$9,475$27,830$42,830$79,435$0$6,165

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

Model Year201620162016201620162016201620062006
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneM-ClassM-Class
TrimBaseDieselSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo SML350ML500
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic       $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35$35$35$35  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 $250
Remote app   $25     
Remote window/roof operation       $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Ceramic brake rotors      $4000  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200       
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 $100  $100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo area partition net       $40$40
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40$40$40$40  
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40$40$40  
Class III trailer hitch       $250$250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Console without shifter       $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)       $125$125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents $100 $100     
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 $250 $250$250$250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 $125 $125$125$125  
Rear HVAC unit$400 $400 $400$400$400  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential      $300  
Lockable center differential$150 $150 $150$150$150  
Lockable rear differential      $150  
Engine / Motor 
11 kWh battery pack   $0     
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0     
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500    
Regenerative braking $0   $0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0 $0  
Body kit    $0    
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Bodyside moldings       $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 $25
Larger rear spoiler    $200    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0    
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 $200$200  
Wheel-lip moldings    $75 $75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325$325$325  
CD changer, remote       $200$200
CD player       $125$125
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound     $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar       $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25$25 $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights      $200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Boost gauge    $75$75$75  
Chronometer      $100  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25     
LED headlights     $1000$1000  
Performance meter      $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors       $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300       
Heated second row seats     $200$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat       $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat       $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat       $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat       $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars      $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0    
Transmission 
Launch control      $100  
Total Value of Features$8,685$7,960$8,185$7,510$9,835$10,210$15,860$5,430$5,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,255$2,530$2,755$2,080$4,405$4,780$10,430$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-69-51-4990-67-75-1040-256

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

Model Year20162006
ModelCayenneM-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.0 in114.7 in
Length191.1 in188.5 in
Width78.7 in75.2 in
Height67.4 in69.8 in
Curb Weight4,489 lb.4,624 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

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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested167588%
Total Not Requested22512%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Interior ambient lighting150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested295080%
Total Not Requested75020%

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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested167588%
Total Not Requested22512%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Interior ambient lighting150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested295080%
Total Not Requested75020%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested147587%
Total Not Requested22513%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid

Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested147587%
Total Not Requested22513%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested147587%
Total Not Requested22513%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested352591%
Total Not Requested3509%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested87586%
Total Not Requested14014%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1500100%
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 (4 wire)125No
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested87586%
Total Not Requested14014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested225094%
Total Not Requested1506%

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