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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: $110,890

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG   
Difference: $26,065

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelCayenneM-Class
TrimTurboML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $116,500 $94,990
Premium Plus Package 3,660  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,300  
Active stabilizer bars 3,510  
Lane departure warning 690  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 990  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,100  
Compass 270  
Wood trim 345  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Heated steering wheel 275 225
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,590 1,970
Running boards 1,550 0
Roof rack 1,475  
Class IV trailer hitch 650  
Driver Assistance Package   2,100
AMG Performance Package   6,550
Class III trailer hitch   550
Heated second row seats   620
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Synthetic suede headliner   1,920
Premium Plus Package 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0  
Active stabilizer bars 0  
Lane departure warning 0  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0  
Compass 0  
Wood trim 293  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Heated steering wheel 0 209
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 0 1,832
Running boards 1,318 0
Roof rack 0  
Class IV trailer hitch 0  
Driver Assistance Package   1,953
AMG Performance Package   6,092
Class III trailer hitch   512
Heated second row seats   577
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Synthetic suede headliner   1,786
Options (change) 19,405 15,025
Options (change) 1,611 13,975
Destination 1,050 875
Total Price $136,955 $110,890

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $100,574
Model Year20172012
ModelCayenneM-Class
TrimTurboML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine520hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG14/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)665, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$136,955$110,890
Adjustments for Features-2,2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$134,685$110,890

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

Model Year20172012
ModelCayenneM-Class
TrimTurboML63 AMG
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 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Lane departure prevention $150
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
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 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack$300 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition$200 
Off-road navigation system$0 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights$1000 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
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 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,440$6,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,270$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-440

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

Model Year20172012
ModelCayenneM-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.0 in114.8 in
Length191.1 in189.1 in
Width78.7 in75.2 in
Height67.4 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,817 lb.5,238 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 Turbo

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested160088%
Total Not Requested22512%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Synthetic suede headliner
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110079%
Total Not Requested30021%
AMG Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Raised top speed limiter0No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
turbocharged
5.5L V8
DOHC-4v
550 hp@5750
560 lb-ft@2000
1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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