2021 Maserati Levante vs. 2021 Porsche Cayenne
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2021 Maserati Levante and 2021 Porsche Cayenne contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2021 Maserati Levante and the 2021 Porsche Cayenne.
When comparing the 2021 Maserati Levante's and the 2021 Porsche Cayenne's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Maserati Levante has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars and base engine power. The 2021 Porsche Cayenne has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the 2021 Maserati Levante's and the 2021 Porsche Cayenne's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Porsche Cayenne is a better car than the 2021 Maserati Levante.
Pricing: A used 2021 Maserati Levante ranges from $39,543 to $67,600 while a used 2021 Porsche Cayenne is priced between $52,139 to $99,892.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2021 Maserati Levante loses 59.9 percent of its value and the 2021 Porsche Cayenne loses 46.6 percent of its value. This means the 2021 Porsche Cayenne retains 13.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2021 Maserati Levante.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Maserati Levante is 6.5 out of 10 while the Porsche Cayenne's quality rating is 8.0 out of 10. This results in the Maserati Levante being ranked 16 out of 20 Best Luxury Midsize SUVs and the Porsche Cayenne being ranked 5 out of 20. Out of 68 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, the Maserati Levante is ranked 36 and the Porsche Cayenne is ranked 14.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Maserati Levante is 6.2 out of 10. For the Porsche Cayenne the reliability rating is 8.4 out of 10. This gives the Porsche Cayenne an advantage in reliability compared to the Maserati Levante.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2021 Maserati Levante’s base engine makes 345 horsepower, and the 2021 Porsche Cayenne base engine makes 335 horsepower. The Levante is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 464 miles. The Cayenne is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 545 miles. This gives the 2021 Porsche Cayenne the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2021 Maserati Levante. Both models use premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$74,490
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$64,309
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$42,500 - $108,600
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$67,500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$64,309
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$42,500 - $108,600
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$51,358
Price Range:
$39,543 - $67,600
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$52,943
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$35,666 - $80,883
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
175
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
31,096
# Good or Great Deals:
89
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$70,262
Price Range:
$52,139 - $99,892
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$52,943
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$35,666 - $80,883
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
268
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
40,560
# Good or Great Deals:
115
Maserati Levante Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
6.5 / 10
Reliability:
6.2 / 10
Retained Value:
6.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Porsche Cayenne Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
8.4 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Maserati Levante
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
7.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
4.9 - 10.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Porsche Cayenne
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
7.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
4.9 - 10.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
1 - 38.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
24.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
1 - 38.6
Maserati Levante Rankings
Ranking
5 out of / 20Ranking
7 out of / 68Ranking
13 out of / 20Ranking
15 out of / 20Ranking
16 out of / 20Ranking
17 out of / 19Ranking
19 out of / 20Ranking
20 out of / 20Ranking
30 out of / 68Ranking
32 out of / 68Ranking
36 out of / 68Ranking
37 out of / 68Ranking
56 out of / 59Ranking
68 out of / 68Porsche Cayenne Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 68Ranking
1 out of / 20Ranking
1 out of / 4Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
3 out of / 68Ranking
4 out of / 20Ranking
4 out of / 20Ranking
5 out of / 20Ranking
5 out of / 20Ranking
8 out of / 68Ranking
8 out of / 68Ranking
8 out of / 20Ranking
14 out of / 68Ranking
15 out of / 20Ranking
15 out of / 19Ranking
19 out of / 68Ranking
28 out of / 68Ranking
52 out of / 59Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
2021 Maserati Levante Trim Levels
Base, GranLusso, GranSport, GTS, S, S GranLusso, S GranSport, Trofeo
2021 Porsche Cayenne Trim Levels
Base, Coupe, GTS, GTS Coupe, S, S Coupe, Turbo, Turbo Coupe
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
345 hp @ 5750 rpm
Torque:
369 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.074 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
335 hp @ 5300 rpm
Torque:
332 foot-lbs @ 1340 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.073 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 22 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
338 / 464 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 23 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
450 / 545 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
Not yet available
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
20 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
128.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
Not yet available
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
27.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
60.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4650 lbs
Width:
85 inches
Height:
66.1 inches
Length:
197 inches
Wheelbase:
118.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4582 lbs
Width:
86.4 inches
Height:
66.8 inches
Length:
193.7 inches
Wheelbase:
114 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/50R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/55R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Nero / Nero Ribelle Mica
Blue
Blu Emozione Mica / Blu Nobile Tri-Coat / Blu Passione Mica
Brown
Rame Mica
Gray
Grigio Maratea Metallescent / Grigio Metallo
White
Bianco / Bianco Alpi Tri-Coat
Beige
Not available
Orange
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Jet Black Metallic
Blue
Moonlight Blue Metallic
Brown
Mahogany Metallic
Gray
Chalk / Quartzite Grey Metallic
White
Carrara White Metallic / White
Beige
Cashmere Beige Metallic
Orange
Lava Orange
Red
Carmine Red
Silver
Dolomite Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Cuoio / Sabbia
Black
Nero / Nero with Cuoio Stitching / Nero with Grigio Stitching / Nero with Rosso Stitching
Brown
Marrone with Grigio Stitching
Red
Rosso with Nero Stitching
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black / Black/Bordeaux Red / Black/Mojave Beige / Truffle Brown/Cohiba Brown
Brown
Truffle Brown
Red
Not available
Blue
Graphite Blue/Chalk
Gray
Mojave Beige/Slate Grey / Slate Grey
