Tesla Model X Plaid vs. Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Tesla Model X Plaid and Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT 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 Tesla Model X Plaid and the Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT.
When we compare the Tesla Model X Plaid's and the Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT's specifications and ratings, the Tesla Model X Plaid has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. The Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT has the advantage in the area of resale value. Based on this comparison of the Tesla Model X Plaid's and the Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT's specifications and ratings, the Tesla Model X Plaid is a better car than the Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT.
Pricing: A used 2025 Tesla Model X Plaid ranges from $83,995 to $129,407 while a used 2025 Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT is priced between $191,111 to $234,728.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Tesla Model X Plaid loses 63.4 percent of its value and the Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT loses 49.5 percent of its value. This means the Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT retains 13.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Tesla Model X Plaid.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Tesla Model X Plaid’s base engine makes 1020 horsepower, and the Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT base engine makes 650 horsepower. The Plaid is rated to deliver an average of 98 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 314 miles. The Turbo GT is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 474 miles.This gives the Tesla Model X Plaid the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT the advantage in maximum range. The Plaid uses electricity, and the Turbo GT uses premium unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The Tesla Model X Plaid has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
99990
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
79033
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
58595 - 94900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
215188 - 241347
Starting MSRP:
203800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
75104
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
48975 - 136200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
94093
Price Range:
83995 - 129407
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
78134
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
63386 - 84612
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
213127
Price Range:
191111 - 234728
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 $:
Depreciation %:
Resale Value $:
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
0.71690286
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
0.70263951 - 0.73116621
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
101765
Depreciation %:
0.49934001
Resale Value $:
102035
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.49798776
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.38914453 - 0.60966222
Tesla Model X Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
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 Tesla Model X Plaid
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT
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:
230.26512601577804
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
6.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
2.2 - 230.3
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
Tesla Model X Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 65Ranking
2 out of / 44Ranking
4 out of / 65Ranking
4 out of / 65Ranking
4 out of / 44Ranking
4 out of / 44Ranking
5 out of / 44Ranking
6 out of / 65Ranking
7 out of / 44Ranking
7 out of / 44Ranking
8 out of / 44Ranking
9 out of / 65Ranking
9 out of / 44Ranking
10 out of / 65Ranking
13 out of / 65Ranking
19 out of / 65Ranking
24 out of / 65Ranking
25 out of / 44Ranking
32 out of / 40Ranking
36 out of / 65Ranking
49 out of / 59Porsche Cayenne Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 68Ranking
1 out of / 27Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
3 out of / 68Ranking
4 out of / 27Ranking
5 out of / 27Ranking
6 out of / 68Ranking
6 out of / 27Ranking
6 out of / 27Ranking
6 out of / 25Ranking
9 out of / 68Ranking
10 out of / 68Ranking
10 out of / 27Ranking
17 out of / 68Ranking
18 out of / 25Ranking
21 out of / 27Ranking
29 out of / 68Ranking
56 out of / 64Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Tesla Model X Trim Levels
Base
Other Porsche Cayenne Trim Levels
Base, Coupe, GTS, GTS Coupe, S, S Coupe
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
8 years / 150000 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):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
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:
1020 hp
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.194 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5000 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
650 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
626 foot-lbs @ 2300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.129 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
Not Applicable
Engine Configuration:
Not Applicable
Number of Cylinders:
Not Applicable
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not applicable
MPGe:
98 / 89 / 94
Range (city/hwy):
314 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity :
100 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
14 hours (240V)
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):
15 / 20 / 17
MPGe:
Not applicable
Range (city/hwy):
356 / 474 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Battery Size/Capacity:
Not applicable
Maximum Charging Rate:
Not applicable
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
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
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
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
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.8 inches
Cargo Space:
21.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
92.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
109 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:
20.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
52.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5248 lbs
Width:
89.4 inches
Height:
66.1 inches
Length:
199.1 inches
Wheelbase:
116.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.6 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5055 lbs
Width:
86.4 inches
Height:
64.9 inches
Length:
194.2 inches
Wheelbase:
114 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/45R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
22.0 x 10.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
285/40ZR22
