Porsche Cayenne Base vs. S
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Porsche Cayenne Base and Porsche Cayenne S 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 Porsche Cayenne Base and the Porsche Cayenne S.
In comparing the Porsche Cayenne Base's and the Porsche Cayenne S's specifications and ratings, the Porsche Cayenne Base has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The Porsche Cayenne S has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Porsche Cayenne Base and Porsche Cayenne S have the same overall quality score Based on this comparison of the Porsche Cayenne Base's and the Porsche Cayenne S's specifications and ratings, the Porsche Cayenne Base is a better car than the Porsche Cayenne S.
Pricing: A used 2025 Porsche Cayenne Base ranges from $85,984 to $106,975 while a used 2025 Porsche Cayenne S is priced between $110,781 to $134,691. For a new model, the Porsche Cayenne Base's price is between $94,523 and $112,905, with the Porsche Cayenne S priced between $118,131 and $144,532.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the Porsche Cayenne Base and the Porsche Cayenne S both lose 49.5 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Porsche Cayenne is 8.0 out of 10. Porsche Cayenne is ranked 9 out of 28 Best Luxury Midsize SUVs based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 70 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, the Porsche Cayenne is ranked 17 and the Porsche Cayenne is ranked 17 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Porsche Cayenne is 8.2 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Porsche Cayenne Base’s base engine makes 348 horsepower, and the Porsche Cayenne S base engine makes 468 horsepower. The Base is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 545 miles. The S is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 498 miles. This gives the Porsche Cayenne Base the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Porsche Cayenne S. Both models use premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
94523 - 112905
Starting MSRP:
84700
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
75104
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
48975 - 136200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
118131 - 144532
Starting MSRP:
101600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
75104
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
48975 - 136200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
96666
Price Range:
85984 - 106975
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
82207
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
50580 - 145833
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
126247
Price Range:
110781 - 134691
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
82207
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
50580 - 145833
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
42294
Depreciation %:
0.49934001
Resale Value $:
42406
Residual Value %:
0.5006599899999999
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.49798776
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.38914453 - 0.60966222
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
50733
Depreciation %:
0.49934001
Resale Value $:
50867
Residual Value %:
0.5006599899999999
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.49798776
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.38914453 - 0.60966222
Porsche Cayenne Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Porsche Cayenne Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Porsche Cayenne Base
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
16.3
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
13.0
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
9.7 - 16.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.148
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Porsche Cayenne S
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
16.3
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
13.0
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
9.7 - 16.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.148
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.09401857016569
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
2.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
1.4 - 15.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.09401857016569
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
2.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
1.4 - 15.4
Porsche Cayenne Rankings
Ranking
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10 out of / 70Ranking
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55 out of / 62Porsche Cayenne Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 70Ranking
1 out of / 28Ranking
1 out of / 4Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
3 out of / 70Ranking
4 out of / 28Ranking
6 out of / 28Ranking
7 out of / 28Ranking
9 out of / 70Ranking
9 out of / 28Ranking
9 out of / 28Ranking
9 out of / 24Ranking
10 out of / 70Ranking
15 out of / 70Ranking
15 out of / 28Ranking
17 out of / 70Ranking
19 out of / 24Ranking
21 out of / 28Ranking
29 out of / 70Ranking
51 out of / 70Ranking
55 out of / 62Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Porsche Cayenne Trim Levels
Coupe, GTS, GTS Coupe, S, S Coupe, Turbo GT
Other Porsche Cayenne Trim Levels
Base, Coupe, GTS, GTS Coupe, S Coupe, Turbo GT
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
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
348 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque:
368 foot-lbs @ 1450 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.074 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
468 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
442 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.096 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):
17 / 23 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
403 / 545 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 21 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
379 / 498 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Backup camera:
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:
27.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
60.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
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:
4678 lbs
Width:
86.4 inches
Height:
66.9 inches
Length:
194.1 inches
Wheelbase:
114 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4874 lbs
Width:
86.4 inches
Height:
66.8 inches
Length:
194.1 inches
Wheelbase:
114 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/55R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/55R20
Exterior Colors
Beige
Cashmere Beige Metallic
Black
Chromite Black Metallic
Blue
Algarve Blue Metallic / Montego Blue Metallic
Gray
Arctic Grey / Chalk / Quartzite Grey Metallic
Red
Carmine Red
Silver
Dolomite Silver Metallic
White
Carrara White Metallic / White
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Black/Mojave Beige
Black
Basalt Black w/ Cross-Stitching / Black / Black/Mojave Beige
Gray
Black/Chalk
Green
Black/Night Green
Purple
Black/Blackberry
Red
Basalt Black/Barrique Red w/ Cross-Stitching / Black/Bordeaux Red
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Not available
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Purple
Not available
Red
Not available
