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Porsche Cayenne — Competitive Compare

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Where it stands against its rivals

The Cayenne spans 6 grades: its entry price of $89,900 is the highest of the 7 models compared (the MDX starts at $51,800), and its top grade at $164,500 is the most expensive in the group. On specifications, among the 7 models it has the highest output (544 kW) and is the heaviest (2,569 kg). The 7 models compared here range from $51,800 to $164,500; RX, TX, GX are the closest rivals by segment and price.

Written from the price, specification and equipment data on this page.

Porsche Cayenne
Porsche
Cayenne
2027 model-year price
Lexus RX
Lexus
RX
2027 model-year price
Lexus TX
Lexus
TX
2027 model-year price
Lexus GX
Lexus
GX
2027 model-year price
Acura MDX
Acura
MDX
2026 model-year price
Infiniti QX60
Infiniti
QX60
2027 model-year price
Infiniti QX65
Infiniti
QX65
2027 model-year price
Trims shown in the price spectrum
Powertrain
Price (USD)
Porsche Cayenne
Porsche
Cayenne
Lexus RX
Lexus
RX
Lexus TX
Lexus
TX
Lexus GX
Lexus
GX
Acura MDX
Acura
MDX
Infiniti QX60
Infiniti
QX60
Infiniti QX65
Infiniti
QX65
$40k
$48k
$56k
$64k
$72k
$80k
$88k
$96k
$104k
$112k
$120k
$128k
$136k
$144k
$152k
$160k
$168k
$176k
Option prices haven't been collected for this comparison yet.
ICE
HV
PHEV
Specifications
Porsche
Cayenne
Lexus
RX
Lexus
TX
Lexus
GX
Acura
MDX
Infiniti
QX60
Infiniti
QX65
Dimensions & Weight
Overall Length (mm)
4930
4890
5159
5006
5039
5032
5052
Overall Width (mm)
1996
1920
1989
1981–1999
1999
—
—
Overall Height (mm)
1697
1709
1781
1915–1961
1725
1770
1770
Wheelbase (mm)
2896
2850
2949
2850
2891
2901
2901
↓Min. Turning Radius (m)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
↓Curb Weight (kg)
2122–2569
1845–2145
2005–2260
2480
1936–2166
2059–2151
2115–2138
↓Gross Weight (kg)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Cargo Volume (L)
—
838
572
292–1291
462
411
1014
Performance & Efficiency
Fuel Economy (EPA combined)
18–19 mpg (7.7–8.1 km/L)
24–36 mpg (10.2–15.3 km/L)
23–27 mpg (9.8–11.5 km/L)
17 mpg (7.2 km/L)
19–22 mpg (8.1–9.4 km/L)
24 mpg (10.2 km/L)
22 mpg (9.4 km/L)
Range (EPA)
—
35 mi (56 km)
—
—
—
—
—
↓0–100 km/h (s)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Top Speed (km/h)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Powertrain
Displacement (cc)
3000–4000
2400–2500
2400
3400
3000–3500
2000
2000
Max Power (kW)
260–544
183–273
205–273
260
216–265
200
200
Max Torque (N·m)
499–949
228–550
430–460
649
362–480
388
388
Front Motor (kW)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Rear Motor (kW)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Battery (kWh)
25.9
—
—
—
—
—
—
Fuel Tank (L)
70–90
55–67
65–67
80
70
—
—
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Drivetrain & Suspension
Drive System
AWD
FWD / AWD
FWD / AWD
AWD
FWD / AWD
FWD / AWD
AWD
Transmission
8AT
8AT / CVT / 6AT
8AT / 6AT
10AT
10AT
9AT
9AT
Front Suspension
Multilink
MacPherson strut/lower arm
MacPherson strut/lower arm
Double A-arm
Double A-arm
MacPherson strut/lower arm
MacPherson strut/lower arm
Rear Suspension
Multilink
Multilink
Multilink
Multilink
Multilink
Multilink
Multilink
Front Brake
Disc
Vented Disc
Disc
Vented Disc
Vented Disc
Vented Disc
Vented Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Vented Disc
Disc
Vented Disc
Disc
Vented Disc
Vented Disc
Tire Size
255/55R20 / 285/45R21
235/60R19 / 235/50R21
255/55R20 / 255/45R22
265/55R20 / 265/70R18 / 265/50R22
255/55R19 / 255/50R20 / 275/40R21
255/50R20
255/50R20 / 265/45R21
Wheel Size
20" Alloy / 21" Alloy
19" Alloy / 21" Alloy
20" Alloy / 22" Alloy
20" Alloy / 18" Alloy / 22" Alloy
19" Alloy / 20" Alloy / 21" Alloy
20" Alloy
20" Alloy / 21" Alloy
Seating (seats)
5
5
—
5–7
—
—
5
Ground Clearance (mm)
—
—
—
221–249
—
173
150
● Best value per row (numeric only) | ↓ Lower is better | Underlined = varies by grade (shown as min–max or all values)
EPA ratings are U.S. EPA combined fuel economy (mpg) and range (miles); km/L and km in parentheses are unit conversions, not WLTC values.
Equipment
Porsche
Cayenne
Lexus
RX
Lexus
TX
Lexus
GX
Acura
MDX
Infiniti
QX60
Infiniti
QX65
Exterior
LED Headlights
—
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
LED Fog Lights
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Interior
Panoramic / Sunroof
—
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
Head-Up Display
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Digital Rearview Mirror
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Ambient Lighting
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Seating
Leather Seats
—
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
Power Driver Seat
—
● STD
● STD
—
● STD
● STD
● STD
Heated Front Seats
—
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
Ventilated Front Seats
—
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
Memory Seat
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Safety
Adaptive Cruise Control
—
● STD
● STD
—
● STD
—
● STD
Lane Keeping Assist
—
● STD
● STD
—
● STD
—
● STD
Blind Spot Monitoring
—
● STD
● STD
—
● STD
—
● STD
Surround-View Camera
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
—
● STD
● STD
—
● STD
—
● STD
Traffic Sign Recognition
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Comfort
Electronic Parking Brake
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Auto Brake Hold
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Wireless Charging
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Heated Steering Wheel
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Rear A/C Vents
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Audio / Nav / Connectivity
Apple CarPlay / Android Auto
—
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
8"+ Display
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Connected Services
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Premium Audio (Bose/Harman)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Storage & Utility
USB-C Charging
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Tires & Wheels
Alloy Wheels
—
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
18"+ Wheels
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STDStandard
○ MOPFactory Option (MOP)
▲ DOPDealer Option (DOP)
◆ PKGPackage Option
—Not Available
*Estimate (not stated by the manufacturer)
★★★Function Level (ADAS: ★=Basic ★★=Mid ★★★=Advanced)
Equipment-Adjusted Price
⚠ Equipment data is estimated from official manufacturer publications. Functional levels may differ between brands even for identically-named features.
Porsche
Cayenne
Lexus
RX
Lexus
TX
Lexus
GX
Acura
MDX
Infiniti
QX60
Infiniti
QX65
Base Price
$111,600
$59,690
$62,490
$80,050
$62,400
$59,390
$55,690
Standard Equipment Value
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Adjusted Price
$111,600
$59,690
$62,490
$80,050
$62,400
$59,390
$55,690
Effective Price Difference
* Equipment market value is estimated from the median MOP/DOP option prices across compared models.
Cayenne
Benchmark (0%)
RX
−46.5% better value
TX
−44.0% better value
GX
−28.3% better value
MDX
−44.1% better value
QX60
−46.8% better value
QX65
−50.1% better value
Segment-Exclusive Features
No segment-exclusive features found.

* Data aggregated from official manufacturer publications. Equipment market prices are estimated from the median of published MOP/DOP option prices. Verify with official manufacturer sources.

Data Sources
ModelPrice SourceSpec SourceEquipment SourceNotesRetrieved
Porsche Cayenne
2027 model-year price
Comparison siteComparison siteComparison site
  • Price: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — MSRP excluding destination
  • Specs: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — per-configuration specifications (incl. EPA ratings)
  • Equipment: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — only equipment listed by the source is recorded (others left blank)
2026-11-11
Lexus RX
2027 model-year price
Comparison siteComparison siteComparison site
  • Price: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — MSRP excluding destination
  • Specs: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — per-configuration specifications (incl. EPA ratings)
  • Equipment: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — only equipment listed by the source is recorded (others left blank)
2026-11-11
Lexus TX
2027 model-year price
Comparison siteComparison siteComparison site
  • Price: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — MSRP excluding destination
  • Specs: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — per-configuration specifications (incl. EPA ratings)
  • Equipment: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — only equipment listed by the source is recorded (others left blank)
2026-11-11
Lexus GX
2027 model-year price
Comparison siteComparison siteComparison site
  • Price: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — MSRP excluding destination
  • Specs: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — per-configuration specifications (incl. EPA ratings)
  • Equipment: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — only equipment listed by the source is recorded (others left blank)
2026-11-11
Acura MDX
2026 model-year price
Comparison siteComparison siteComparison site
  • Price: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — MSRP excluding destination
  • Specs: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — per-configuration specifications (incl. EPA ratings)
  • Equipment: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — only equipment listed by the source is recorded (others left blank)
2026-11-11
Infiniti QX60
2027 model-year price
Comparison siteComparison siteComparison site
  • Price: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — MSRP excluding destination
  • Specs: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — per-configuration specifications (incl. EPA ratings)
  • Equipment: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — only equipment listed by the source is recorded (others left blank)
2026-11-11
Infiniti QX65
2027 model-year price
Comparison siteComparison siteComparison site
  • Price: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — MSRP excluding destination
  • Specs: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — per-configuration specifications (incl. EPA ratings)
  • Equipment: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — only equipment listed by the source is recorded (others left blank)
2026-11-11

Data is mainly from manufacturers' US websites and press releases; some values come from press reports or comparison sites, or are estimates, as labeled above. Prices are MSRP excluding destination charges.