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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Porsche 718 Cayman Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Porsche 718 Cayman Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $101,215

Porsche 718 Cayman S   
Difference: $20,525

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelCLS718 Cayman
TrimCLS63 AMGS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $94,900 $66,300
Premium 1 Package 3,690  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030  
Carbon fiber trim 2,850 1,810
Illuminated door sill trim plates 850 825
Ceramic brake rotors 12,625 7,400
Torque vectoring, brake-based   1,320
LED headlights   1,170
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,670
7-speed automated manual   3,200
Heated steering wheel   470
Adaptive sport seats plus   3,825
Premium Package Plus   3,170
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,160
Sport suspension (upgrade)   2,070
Synthetic suede headliner   1,180
Navigation system   1,730
Blind spot warning system   690
Metal pedals   535
Voice control for nav and audio   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   640
Premium 1 Package 3,432  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888  
Carbon fiber trim 2,651 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 791 0
Ceramic brake rotors 11,741 0
Torque vectoring, brake-based   0
LED headlights   0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   0
7-speed automated manual   0
Heated steering wheel   0
Adaptive sport seats plus   0
Premium Package Plus   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
Synthetic suede headliner   0
Navigation system   0
Blind spot warning system   0
Metal pedals   0
Voice control for nav and audio   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Options (change) 25,965 33,865
Options (change) 24,149 0
Destination 875 1,050
Total Price $121,740 $101,215

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Porsche 718 Cayman

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche 718 Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $107,467
Model Year20122017
ModelCLS718 Cayman
TrimCLS63 AMGS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine518hp V8350hp H4
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14110, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/40-19
Total Price$121,740$101,215
Adjustments for Features-5,1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$116,620$101,215

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Porsche 718 Cayman

Model Year20122017
ModelCLS718 Cayman
TrimCLS63 AMGS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition $200
Media drive$15 
Media drive, small $5
Off-road navigation system $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
No leather in second row $-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$7,705$2,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,120$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,7640

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Porsche 718 Cayman

Model Year20122017
ModelCLS718 Cayman
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.2 in97.4 in
Length194.5 in172.4 in
Width74.1 in70.9 in
Height55.8 in51.0 in
Curb Weight4,277 lb.3,054 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested170068%
Total Not Requested80032%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Cayman S

Torque vectoring, brake-based
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather800Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport suspension (upgrade)
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested140078%
Total Not Requested40022%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested177589%
Total Not Requested22511%

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