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Style Overview

The 2009 Porsche Cayenne is a midsize crossover SUV available in Cayenne, Cayenne S, GTS, Turbo and Turbo S trim levels, each with its own engine. Standard on the base V6-powered Cayenne are 17-inch alloy wheels, all-season tires, front and rear foglamps, heated side mirrors, a power tailgate, five 12-volt outlets, cruise control, 12-way power front seats with power lumbar, a leather-wrapped tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, leather upholstery, a trip computer, a refrigerated glove compartment and a 12-speaker stereo with a CD/MP3 player and steering-wheel audio controls. The Cayenne S adds 18-inch wheels, a V8 engine, driver memory functions and dual-zone automatic climate control.The Cayenne GTS includes a more powerful V8, 21-inch wheels with summer performance tires, an air suspension, a lower ride height than all other Cayennes, a sport body kit, Alcantara and aluminum interior trim and a power tilt-and-telescoping sport steering wheel. The Cayenne Turbo is equipped similarly but features a twin-turbocharged V8, 19-inch wheels, height-adjustable air suspension, a slightly different body kit, adaptive bi-xenon headlamps, front and rear parking assist, power seatbelt height adjustment, a touchscreen interior electronics interface, a hard-drive-based navigation system, front and rear heated seats, a heated steering wheel, upgraded driver memory functions, upgraded leather upholstery, leather-trimmed interior panels and a 14-speaker surround-sound audio system. The Turbo S further adds 21-inch wheels, Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control for improved handling, sport seats, a two-tone interior color scheme and upgraded interior trim. Most of this extra equipment on the Turbo models is available on the lower trim levels as options. The options list is one of the longest in the business. It's also among the priciest, so keep an eye on the bottom line. Highlights include dynamic chassis control (standard on Turbo S), an Off-Road Technology Package, various wheel designs, ceramic composite brakes (not available on the base Cayenne), variable-assist power steering, a towing package, keyless ignition and entry, a sunroof (regular or panoramic), quadruple-zone climate control, sport seats, Bluetooth, a rear-seat entertainment system, a six-CD changer, an iPod/USB interface, satellite radio, voice-recognition capability and numerous customized interior details (colors, materials, et cetera).
Style Comparisons

| Trim | Engine | Trans. | Wheels | Audio System | Seating | MSRP |
Current Vehicle:
4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6M) |
3.6L V6 double overhead cam (DOHC) 24-valve engine |
6-speed manual transmission |
17 x 7.5 in. alloy |
12-speaker, AM/FM in-dash single CD player, CD-controller with CD MP3 Playback, diversity antenna |
leather upholstery |
$45,000 |
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Tiptronic 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A) |
3.6L V6 double overhead cam (DOHC) 24-valve engine |
6-speed shiftable automatic transmission |
17 x 7.5 in. alloy |
12-speaker, AM/FM in-dash single CD player, CD-controller with CD MP3 Playback, diversity antenna |
leather upholstery |
$48,000 |
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S 4dr SUV AWD (4.8L 8cyl 6A) |
4.8L V8 double overhead cam (DOHC) 32-valve engine |
6-speed shiftable automatic transmission |
18 x 8.0 in. alloy |
12-speaker, AM/FM in-dash single CD player, CD-controller with CD MP3 Playback, diversity antenna |
leather upholstery |
$60,000 |
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GTS 4dr SUV AWD (4.8L 8cyl 6M) |
4.8L V8 double overhead cam (DOHC) 32-valve engine |
6-speed manual transmission |
21 x 10.0 in. alloy |
12-speaker, AM/FM in-dash single CD player, CD-controller with CD MP3 Playback, diversity antenna |
leather upholstery |
$71,600 |
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GTS Tiptronic 4dr SUV AWD (4.8L 8cyl 6A) |
4.8L V8 double overhead cam (DOHC) 32-valve engine |
6-speed shiftable automatic transmission |
21 x 10.0 in. alloy |
12-speaker, AM/FM in-dash single CD player, CD-controller with CD MP3 Playback, diversity antenna |
leather upholstery |
$74,600 |
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Turbo 4dr SUV AWD (4.8L 8cyl Turbo 6A) |
4.8L V8 double overhead cam (DOHC) 32-valve engine |
6-speed shiftable automatic transmission |
19 x 9.0 in. alloy |
14-speaker, AM/FM in-dash single CD player, CD-controller with CD MP3 Playback, diversity antenna |
premium leather upholstery |
$98,700 |
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Turbo S 4dr SUV AWD (4.8L 8cyl Turbo 6A) |
4.8L V8 double overhead cam (DOHC) 32-valve engine |
6-speed shiftable automatic transmission |
21 x 10.0 in. alloy |
14-speaker, AM/FM in-dash single CD player, CD-controller with CD MP3 Playback, diversity antenna |
premium leather upholstery |
$124,800 |
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