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Porsche Cayenne vs. Tesla Model S Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Cayenne vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $70,320

Tesla Model S   
Difference: $17,605

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
ModelCayenneModel SModel S
TrimS E-HybridBasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $77,200 $67,400 $92,400
14-way power front seats 1,500    
Auto-dimming mirrors 420    
7.2 kW onboard charger 840    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 750 750
App support 210    
Rearview camera 655    
Panoramic sunroof 660 1,500 1,500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,990 1,500  
Proximity key 890    
Voice control for nav and audio 595    
Heated front seats 525    
Carbon fiber trim 2,335    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655    
Tech Package   3,750 3,750
Nappa Leather   1,500  
Cargo cover   250 250
Wood trim   0  
14-way power front seats 0    
Auto-dimming mirrors 0    
7.2 kW onboard charger 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0
App support 0    
Rearview camera 0    
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 0 0  
Proximity key 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 506    
Heated front seats 0    
Carbon fiber trim 0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0    
Tech Package   0 0
Nappa Leather   0  
Cargo cover   0 0
Wood trim   0  
Options (change) 15,065 9,250 6,250
Options (change) 506 0 0
Destination 995 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax -5,335 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $87,925 $70,320 $92,320

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,789
Model Year201620122012
ModelCayenneModel SModel S
TrimS E-HybridBasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine333hp V6 PiH302hp E416hp E
TransmissionT8A1A1
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-19245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$87,925$70,320$92,320
Adjustments for Features-6,7100-975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,215$70,320$91,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,025

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year201620122012
ModelCayenneModel SModel S
TrimS E-HybridBasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
1-speed automatic $800$800
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rear side airbags$300  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750
11 kWh battery pack$0  
60 kWh battery pack $0 
7.2 kW onboard charger$500  
85 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop$150  
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network  $1000
High-performance inverter  $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
CD player$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
MP3-compatible player$50  
Off-road navigation system$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Tachometer$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200 $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals  $75
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,580$2,870$3,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,710$0$975
Value of Feature Adjustments293067

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20162012
ModelCayenneModel S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.0 in116.5 in
Length191.1 in196.0 in
Width78.7 in77.3 in
Height67.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,489 lb.4,648 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.7 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft363.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid

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%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested243598%
Total Not Requested502%
Nappa Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested223598%
Total Not Requested502%

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