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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: $65,005

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320   
Difference: $22,860

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162009
ModelCayenneM-Class
TrimDieselML350 / ML320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $62,300 $44,600
Satellite radio 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 720
Compass 270  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs 420  
Roof rails 1,190  
CD changer, in-dash 650  
Wood trim 1,340  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,100 570
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 3,980 1,600
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,590 1,850
Running boards 1,550 650
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Proximity key 890  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 640  
Roof rack 1,475  
Class IV trailer hitch 650  
Premium Package 5,690  
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
Satellite radio 638  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 670
Compass 0  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs 0  
Roof rails 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0  
Wood trim 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 530
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 0 1,488
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 0 1,720
Running boards 0 604
Voice control for nav and audio 506  
Proximity key 0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0  
Roof rack 0  
Class IV trailer hitch 0  
Premium Package 0  
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) 24,570 20,430
Options (change) 1,144 19,000
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 0 -900
Total Price $87,865 $65,005

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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: $21,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,355
Model Year20162009
ModelCayenneM-Class
TrimDieselML350 / ML320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6 D210hp V6 D
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/65-17
Total Price$87,865$65,005
Adjustments for Features-1,6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,180$65,005

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

Model Year20162009
ModelCayenneM-Class
TrimDieselML350 / ML320
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 steering wheel$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 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
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 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
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
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
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 
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 
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$6,330$4,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,685$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-410

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

Model Year20162009
ModelCayenneM-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.0 in114.7 in
Length191.1 in188.5 in
Width78.7 in75.2 in
Height67.4 in70.1 in
Curb Weight4,652 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
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 seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested310084%
Total Not Requested60016%

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
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested314079%
Total Not Requested82521%
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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