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

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Porsche Cayman Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $101,990

Porsche Cayman GTS   
Difference: $16,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelCLSCayman
TrimCLS63 AMGGTS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $94,900 $75,200
Premium 1 Package 3,690  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 850 825
Carbon fiber trim 2,850 1,790
Ceramic brake rotors 12,625 7,400
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   1,320
Infotainment Package   3,990
Adaptive sport seats plus   3,025
Premium Package Plus   1,965
6-speed manual   0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   650
Audio controls on steering wheel   165
Rearview camera   1,515
Cooled or ventilated front seats   730
CD changer, in-dash   670
Auto-dimming headlights   520
Voice control for nav and audio   520
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710
Premium 1 Package 3,432  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 791 0
Carbon fiber trim 2,651 0
Ceramic brake rotors 11,741 0
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   0
Infotainment Package   0
Adaptive sport seats plus   0
Premium Package Plus   0
6-speed manual   0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0
Rearview camera   0
Cooled or ventilated front seats   0
CD changer, in-dash   0
Auto-dimming headlights   0
Voice control for nav and audio   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Options (change) 23,015 25,795
Options (change) 21,405 0
Destination 875 995
Total Price $118,790 $101,990

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Cayman GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $105,206
Model Year20122015
ModelCLSCayman
TrimCLS63 AMGGTS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine518hp V8340hp H6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/35-20
Total Price$118,790$101,990
Adjustments for Features-4,6600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$114,130$101,990

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20122015
ModelCLSCayman
TrimCLS63 AMGGTS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
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
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented) $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Mid-engine configuration $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
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 passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,665$3,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,660$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3360

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20122015
ModelCLSCayman
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.2 in97.4 in
Length194.5 in172.4 in
Width74.1 in70.9 in
Height55.8 in50.9 in
Curb Weight4,277 lb.2,965 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.9 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 headlights500No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested120048%
Total Not Requested130052%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman GTS

Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested116570%
Total Not Requested50030%
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support 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
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested127586%
Total Not Requested20014%

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