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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: $122,615

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $27,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelCLSCayenne
TrimCLS63 AMGTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $94,900 $108,750
Driver Assistance Package 2,950  
Premium 1 Package 3,690  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030  
Ceramic brake rotors 12,625 8,840
Carbon fiber trim 2,850 1,340
Illuminated door sill trim plates 850 1,100
Heated second row seats 625  
Special order charge 250  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   1,490
4.8L V8   19,290
275/45VR20   1,170
CD changer, in-dash   650
Voice control for nav and audio   595
Compass   270
Premium Package Plus   5,320
Driver Assistance Package 2,744  
Premium 1 Package 3,432  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888  
Ceramic brake rotors 11,741 7,514
Carbon fiber trim 2,651 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 791 0
Heated second row seats 581  
Special order charge 250  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   0
4.8L V8   0
275/45VR20   0
CD changer, in-dash   0
Voice control for nav and audio   506
Compass   0
Premium Package Plus   0
Options (change) 26,840 40,065
Options (change) 24,980 8,020
Destination 875 975
Total Price $122,615 $149,790

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $105,285
Model Year20122013
ModelCLSCayenne
TrimCLS63 AMGTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine518hp V8540hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19275/45-20
Total Price$122,615$149,790
Adjustments for Features0-2,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$122,615$146,990

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20122013
ModelCLSCayenne
TrimCLS63 AMGTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Air compressor $35
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row, 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 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure warning$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Lockable rear differential $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Off-road navigation system $0
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Fog lights $125
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat$100 
Metal pedals$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$6,190$8,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-168

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20122013
ModelCLSCayenne
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in114.0 in
Length194.5 in190.8 in
Width74.1 in76.3 in
Height55.8 in67.4 in
Curb Weight4,277 lb.4,784 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.22.4 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 Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.362.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested170068%
Total Not Requested80032%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested200069%
Total Not Requested90031%

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