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

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Porsche Cayman Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $73,460

Porsche Cayman   
Difference: $305

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelE-ClassCaymanCayman
TrimE400BaseS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $58,900 $51,900 $62,100
designo Edition 4,200    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450 800 800
Premium 2 Package 6,600    
Multicontour Front Seats w/ Massage Feature 950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 710 710
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 725 725
Rear spoiler 350    
Sport Chrono Package   960 960
Navigation system   3,430  
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers   0  
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055 3,055
Convenience Package   2,230 2,230
Adaptive dampers - electrical   2,090 2,090
Synthetic suede headliner   1,180 1,180
Wood trim   890 890
Heated front seats   525 525
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 615
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,025 2,025
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595
Obstacle detection, rear   530 530
Infotainment Package     3,640
designo Edition 3,906    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419 0 0
Premium 2 Package 6,139    
Multicontour Front Seats w/ Massage Feature 884    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 0 0
Heated steering wheel 233 0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 326 0 0
Rear spoiler 326    
Sport Chrono Package   0 0
Navigation system   0  
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers   0  
Adaptive Sports Seats   0 0
Convenience Package   0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0 0
Synthetic suede headliner   1,003 1,003
Wood trim   0 0
Heated front seats   0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0
Obstacle detection, rear   451 451
Infotainment Package     0
Options (change) 13,870 20,610 20,820
Options (change) 12,903 1,454 1,454
Destination 995 950 950
Total Price $73,765 $73,460 $83,870

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Porsche Cayman

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,354
Model Year201820122012
ModelE-ClassCaymanCayman
TrimE400BaseS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine329hp V6265hp H6320hp H6
TransmissionT9M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13235, 9325, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18205/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$73,765$73,460$83,870
Adjustments for Features-9,5850-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,180$73,460$83,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,160

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year201820122012
ModelE-ClassCaymanCayman
TrimE400BaseS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Power trunk closer$350  
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Remote climate control$25  
Remote start via app$75  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Tires, run-flat$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row low console$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Fragrance atomizer$200  
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents$100  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Mid-engine configuration $0$0
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Near-field communications (NFC)$25  
Off-road navigation system $0$0
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200  
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights$125  
Chronometer $100$100
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals $75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Crosswind stabilization$50  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$12,615$3,030$3,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,585$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,9240-7

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20182012
ModelE-ClassCayman
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.1 in95.1 in
Length190.0 in171.1 in
Width73.2 in70.9 in
Height56.3 in51.4 in
Curb Weight4,201 lb.2,977 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume10.0 ft314.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Power trunk closer350No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested90021%
Total Not Requested347579%
Multicontour Front Seats w/ Massage Feature
FeatureValueRequested?
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested865100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested117587%
Total Not Requested17513%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested117587%
Total Not Requested17513%

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