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

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Porsche Cayenne Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $84,455

Porsche Cayenne GTS   
Difference: $13,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $74,603

Porsche Cayenne GTS   
Difference: $16,873

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelCLSCayenneCayenne
TrimCLS63 AMGGTSTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $94,900 $69,200 $93,700
Base Invoice $88,257 $61,472 $81,859
Obstacle detection, rear 970 990  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 850 915 915
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 700    
Light Comfort Package   610 610
Xenon/HID headlights   1,560  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690  
Compass   95 95
Floor mats   140 140
Heated front seats   560  
Satellite radio   750 750
Navigation system   3,070  
Sunroof   1,160 1,190
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,170  
Larger rear spoiler   0  
CD changer, remote   650 650
Front sport buckets     0
Body kit     1,390
Wood trim     345
Obstacle detection, rear 902 842  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 791 778 778
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 651    
Light Comfort Package   519 519
Xenon/HID headlights   1,326  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   587  
Compass   81 81
Floor mats   119 119
Heated front seats   476  
Satellite radio   638 638
Navigation system   2,610  
Sunroof   1,012 1,012
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,695  
Larger rear spoiler   0  
CD changer, remote   553 553
Front sport buckets     0
Body kit     1,182
Wood trim     293
Options (change) 2,520 14,360 6,085
Options (change) 2,344 12,236 5,175
Destination 875 895 895
Total Price $98,295 $84,455 $100,680
Total Invoice $91,476 $74,603 $87,929

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Porsche Cayenne

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Cayenne GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,229
Model Year201220082008
ModelCLSCayenneCayenne
TrimCLS63 AMGGTSTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine518hp V8405hp V8500hp V8
TransmissionT7M6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14100, 12350, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19295/35-21255/55-18
Total Price$98,295$84,455$100,680
Adjustments for Features0-1,535-2,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$98,295$82,920$97,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$15,050
Total Invoice$91,476$74,603$87,929
Adjustments for Features0-1,356-2,367
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$91,476$73,247$85,562
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,315

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year201220082008
ModelCLSCayenneCayenne
TrimCLS63 AMGGTSTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0  
AWD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
Air compressor $35$35
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate $350$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  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row low console$100  
Ski sack $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear wiper $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500 
Exterior 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD changer, remote $200$200
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer$100  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights $125$125
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Heated second row seats  $200
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood trim$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$5,405$6,940$8,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,535$2,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,356-2,367

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20122008
ModelCLSCayenne
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in112.4 in
Length194.5 in188.9 in
Width74.1 in76.0 in
Height55.8 in66.9 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.4,763 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in57.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.362.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Xenon/HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

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