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

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Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Porsche Cayenne Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $65,745

Porsche Cayenne   
Difference: $23,330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012201220122012
ModelG-ClassG-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimG500G55 AMGBaseSS HybridTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $88,200 $111,900 $48,200 $65,000 $69,000 $107,100
Premium Package     7,690      
Rearview camera     655 1,750 1,750 655
Wood trim     995 1,340 1,340 345
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     615 615 615 365
Heated second row seats     525 525 525  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     1,420 1,420 1,420 1,420
Skid plates     1,330 1,330 1,330 1,330
Wheel-lip moldings     990 990 990 990
Electrically heated windshield     490 490 490 490
Compass     420 420 420 420
Metallic paint (extra cost)     790 790 790  
CD changer, in-dash     650 650 650 650
Convenience Package       4,520 4,520  
14-way power front seats       1,335 1,335  
Premium Package     0      
Rearview camera     0 0 0 0
Wood trim     0 0 0 293
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0 0 0 0
Heated second row seats     0 0 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     0 0 0 0
Skid plates     0 0 0 0
Wheel-lip moldings     0 0 0 0
Electrically heated windshield     0 0 0 0
Compass     0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0 0  
CD changer, in-dash     0 0 0 0
Convenience Package       0 0  
14-way power front seats       0 0  
Options (change) 0 0 16,570 16,175 16,175 6,665
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 293
Destination 875 875 975 975 975 975
Total Price $89,075 $112,775 $65,745 $82,150 $86,150 $114,740

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Porsche Cayenne

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Cayenne
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $81,950
Model Year200820082012201220122012
ModelG-ClassG-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimG500G55 AMGBaseSS HybridTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8493hp V8300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8
TransmissionT7T5M6T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18285/55-18255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18265/50-19
Total Price$89,075$112,775$65,745$82,150$86,150$114,740
Adjustments for Features0-425-635-2,035-1,835-5,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,075$112,350$65,110$80,115$84,315$109,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,275$0$15,005$19,205$44,045

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year200820082012201220122012
ModelG-ClassG-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimG500G55 AMGBaseSS HybridTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200     
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000    
6-speed manual  $150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300$1300
AWD w/low range$2200$2200    
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor  $35$35$35$35
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation$15$15    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags  $350$350$350$350
Full-size spare tire$225$225    
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300
Temporary spare tire  $150$150 $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150 $150
Lockable front differential$150$150    
Lockable rear differential$150$150    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Brush guard $500    
External spare tire shell$100$100    
Externally-mounted spare$0$0    
Rear bumper protector$40$40    
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Running boards$350$350    
Tow hook(s), front$40$40    
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25    
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200    
CD player$125$125    
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250$250   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver     $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger     $300
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100     
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Metal pedals$75$75    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100    
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,820$6,245$6,455$7,855$7,655$11,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425$635$2,035$1,835$5,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-395-9-24-21-62

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20082012
ModelG-ClassCayenne
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in114.0 in
Length185.6 in190.8 in
Width71.3 in76.3 in
Height77.8 in67.4 in
Curb Weight5,546 lb.4,399 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.4 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom52.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
45.2 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.5 ft362.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested360078%
Total Not Requested104022%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested162573%
Total Not Requested61527%
14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested52566%
Total Not Requested27534%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested162573%
Total Not Requested61527%
14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested52566%
Total Not Requested27534%

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