Porsche Macan vs Cayenne: Prices and Which to Buy
Summary
Used, a Macan usually costs more than a 2011-2018 Cayenne of the same trim, because it is the newer, lower-mileage car: in our sales data a Macan S typically sells for $21K and a 2011-2018 Cayenne S $17K. Buy the Macan for a newer car for the money; buy the Cayenne for space, towing and V8 power. The Macan GTS typically sells for $34K, lifted by 2024-2025 cars, against $25K for a 2011-2018 Cayenne GTS, and the 2011-2018 Cayenne Turbo $26K. The current Cayenne, 2019 and later, costs more: the base car typically sells for $39K. The cheapest way into either is a first-generation 2003-2010 Cayenne: the S typically sells for $11K.
Comparison
958 Cayenne
- Median Price
- $19k
- Range
- $13k – $25k
- Avg Mileage
- 94,026
- Manual Premium
- +60%
- Avg Bids
- 31
955/957 Cayenne Turbo
- Median Price
- $14k
- Range
- $9.5k – $20k
- Avg Mileage
- 98,563
- Avg Bids
- 31
Side by side
| Model | Median Price | Typical Range | Sales | 12-mo Trend | Avg Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macan | $22,750 | $18,750 – $25,500 | 35 | — | 64,914 |
| 958 Cayenne | $18,500 | $13,475 – $25,412 | 100 | -18.8% | 94,026 |
| 958 Cayenne Diesel | $23,000 | $17,000 – $30,000 | 356 | -4.8% | 107,789 |
| Macan S | $20,500 | $16,538 – $26,704 | 132 | -8.1% | 73,540 |
| 958 Cayenne S | $17,375 | $13,125 – $22,712 | 118 | -4.2% | 85,830 |
| Macan GTS | $34,250 | $27,500 – $65,500 | 69 | -7.7% | 48,566 |
| 958 Cayenne GTS | $25,250 | $20,000 – $32,500 | 145 | -9.0% | 88,643 |
| Macan Turbo | $25,750 | $20,250 – $31,000 | 69 | -10.8% | 72,748 |
| 958 Cayenne Turbo | $25,500 | $19,000 – $34,000 | 176 | -8.6% | 91,163 |
| 9Y0/9Y3 Cayenne | $38,875 | $27,312 – $51,093 | 34 | -31.4% | 50,140 |
| 9Y0/9Y3 Cayenne S | $39,000 | $34,400 – $80,954 | 23 | — | 47,329 |
| 9Y0/9Y3 Cayenne GTS | $83,510 | $69,847 – $88,250 | 16 | — | 30,198 |
| 9Y0/9Y3 Cayenne Turbo | $62,000 | $53,500 – $67,500 | 33 | — | 49,414 |
| 955/957 Cayenne S | $11,400 | $8,112 – $14,750 | 120 | +4.5% | 97,991 |
| 955/957 Cayenne Turbo | $13,900 | $9,501 – $20,026 | 116 | -14.2% | 98,563 |
How to Choose
- Space and towing favor the Cayenne: a bigger back seat and cargo area, and a tow rating of up to 7,716 lb against 4,409 lb for the Macan.
- For the same money a Cayenne is usually a higher trim than the Macan, but older and with more miles, so compare the mileage on each card.
- The base four-cylinder Macan arrived for 2017, so used ones are newer than the average Macan S, which is why they can cost as much.
- The 2013-2016 US-market Cayenne Diesel, at a median $23K, suits long-distance drivers.
- Porsche now also sells an all-electric Macan; too few have sold used to price here.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the Macan cheaper than the Cayenne?
- New, yes. Used, a Macan usually costs more than a 2011-2018 Cayenne of the same trim, because Macans are newer: a Macan S typically sells for $21K in our data and a 2011-2018 Cayenne S $17K.
- Should I buy a Macan or a Cayenne?
- Buy the Macan for a newer, lower-mileage car and sharper handling for the money; buy the Cayenne if you need the space, the towing capacity or a V8.
- What is the difference between a Macan and a Cayenne?
- The Macan is Porsche's compact SUV, launched in 2014. The Cayenne is the mid-size SUV Porsche has built since 2002, with more space and V8, diesel and hybrid versions.
- How much is a used Porsche Macan?
- A base Macan typically sells for $23K, a Macan S $21K, a GTS $34K and a Turbo $26K in our data.
- How much is a used Porsche Cayenne?
- A 2011-2018 Cayenne typically sells for $19K for the base car and $26K for the Turbo in our data. A 2019-and-later Cayenne typically sells for $39K, and its Turbo $62K.
Methodology and sources
Based on 1,542 completed auction sales from the last 2 years on Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, eBay Motors, PCarMarket, Collecting Cars and other auctions. Fixed-price listings are left out, since they record an asking price. Prices are normalized to USD. Each price is the median sale, the way our valuations work, and typical ranges show the middle half of sales (25th–75th percentile). Stats update daily.
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