Why Is The Cayenne Cheaper Than The Macan?

[simoncars]

Hi,

I am considering a new SUV for early next year, and was surprised to see the pricing on the configurator. Can anyone help with the following:

1. Why / how is the entry level Cayenne cheaper than the entry level Macan?

2. The Cayenee E-Hybrid is almost 40% cheaper than the base standard Cayenne. What is the main difference and why is there such a difference in the pricing.

3. Any recommendations on which model Cayenne to go for, given that there is now 19 models to choose from :-)

Thanks for your help.

Simon

[RDMcG]

Bio idea on Macan/Cayenne oricibg but recently took delivery of a new Cayenne GTS which isuperb. Does not have the shattering performance of the turbo but is more than enough for an SUV.

[DMC2]

I had a Hybrid Cayenne and found it useless. Once you have heating etc. on I found the range pathetic.

[RDMcG]

Pricing seems odd to me. I checked our Canadian Porsche website and the Macan starts at about $61k for the base car compared to $82k for the base Cayenne. Is there an error on the website in the UK?

[bompey]

The cayenne starts at £63700, the Macan at £50800 when I look at the site for the UK.

[Mosdef]

simoncars said:

Hi,

I am considering a new SUV for early next year, and was surprised to see the pricing on the configurator. Can anyone help with the following:

1. Why / how is the entry level Cayenne cheaper than the entry level Macan?

2. The Cayenee E-Hybrid is almost 40% cheaper than the base standard Cayenne. What is the main difference and why is there such a difference in the pricing.

3. Any recommendations on which model Cayenne to go for, given that there is now 19 models to choose from :-)

Thanks for your help.

Simon

1) Cayenne definitely not cheaper, it’s also a question of 3 litre in the Cayenne and 2 litre in the Macan. Base Macan is £50,800 and base Cayenne is £63,700.

2) comparing like for like in terms of model years, E Hybrids tend to go for more than the base Cayenne.

3) we’ve had a base Cayenne for 3 years / 20k miles and that works well enough for us. Some criticise it for a lack of performance but that’s not something I’ve ever really been bothered by. It’s more of a cruiser in my eyes and I don’t like cornering particularly hard in hefty SUVs.

[Panamax]

I think it's a simple matter that Macan is a better vehicle and commands good prices in the used market. Just because Cayenne is a bigger/more expensive vehicle doesn't mean everybody wants one. Put two side by side and I'd take the Macan every time.

[RiccardoG]

I don't quite see this... Macan is from £50,800 and Cayenne is from £63,700?

[simoncars]

Thanks all... it must be only in Ireland, as our Government charges higher rates of tax on cars that have higher emissions.

As you will see below... the Cayenne E Hybrid is much cheaper than the standard Cayenne... and the Cayenne E Hybrid is even cheaper than the base Macan.

[Adam.]

Jeez, cars are expensive over there

[bompey]

It looks as though there are significant tax benefits to hybrids over there. Not sure what the differences are but I’m fairly certain that’s the reason.

[john41901]

Believe is CO2 based, hence a Taycan May be cheaper?

[h0b0]

Base price of the Macan in the US is about half of Ireland. The Cayenne is $72k for base. (Both plus local tax)

[Mosdef]

Panamax said:

I think it's a simple matter that Macan is a better vehicle and commands good prices in the used market. Just because Cayenne is a bigger/more expensive vehicle doesn't mean everybody wants one. Put two side by side and I'd take the Macan every time.

Comes down to space for most, the difference is vast.

[simoncars]

Yes, cars are VERY expensive in Ireland. I’ve included some prices below, from experience, and other friends in Ireland. It’s all we ever talk about :-)

All new prices, and standard specs.

Porsche 911 992 Carrera S: €230,000

Lamborghini Huracan EVO: €490,000

Ferrari 812 Superfast: €680,000

G63: €360,000

[troc]

Cayenne e-hybrid also cheaper than base in Holland. It’s all down to tax reduction for electric/hybrid cars.

The hybrid is imho a much better car than the base model, it’s better equipped and the range is genuinely useful. We’ve had one for a year or more now and it’s been great.

[Grantstown]

Would you not be better off buying the car in Northern Ireland and then transferring the registration? Just a thought, I may well have missed the obvious reason as to why not!

[john41901]

Grantstown said:

Would you not be better off buying the car in Northern Ireland and then transferring the registration? Just a thought, I may well have missed the obvious reason as to why not!

Just keep it on UK plates or you’ll have to pay their insane vehicle registration tax.

[braddo]

Jeez, for 911 upwards maybe one could buy a little terrace house in Liverpool for £20,000 and use as the address for the car’s home. Or somewhere for £100k and still get a free property!

(I have no idea what the anti avoidance measures are that probably prevent doing this)

[Rich_AR]

simoncars said:

Crazy prices. The base Macan is approx 45,000 euros here in Canada.... that's half the price.