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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: $65,880

Porsche Cayenne   
Difference: $42,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,150

Porsche Cayenne   
Difference: $44,328

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009200920092009
ModelG-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimG550BaseSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $107,100 $44,600 $59,400 $97,700 $123,600
Base Invoice $99,603 $37,910 $50,490 $83,045 $105,060
Light Comfort Package   610 610 610 610
Comfort Package   1,290 1,290    
Xenon/HID headlights   1,560 1,560    
iPod integration   440 440 440 440
Navigation system   3,300 3,300    
Automatic climate control, front   550      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710    
Compass   95 95 95 95
Floor mats   140 140 140 140
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595    
Heated front seats   690 690    
Bluetooth cell phone link   695 695 695 695
Wheel-lip moldings   750 750 750  
Obstacle detection, rear   990 990    
Sunroof   1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190
Rearview camera   1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   240 240 240 0
Heated second row seats   500 500    
Wood trim   1,040 1,385 345 345
Running boards   1,550 1,550 1,550 1,550
Illuminated door sill trim plates   1,040      
CD changer, remote   650 650 650 650
Light Comfort Package   519 519 519 519
Comfort Package   1,097 1,097    
Xenon/HID headlights   1,326 1,326    
iPod integration   374 374 374 374
Navigation system   2,805 2,805    
Automatic climate control, front   468      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   604 604    
Compass   81 81 81 81
Floor mats   119 119 119 119
Voice control for nav and audio   506 506    
Heated front seats   587 587    
Bluetooth cell phone link   591 591 591 591
Wheel-lip moldings   638 638 638  
Obstacle detection, rear   842 842    
Sunroof   1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012
Rearview camera   1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   204 204 204 0
Heated second row seats   425 425    
Wood trim   884 1,177 293 293
Running boards   1,318 1,318 1,318 1,318
Illuminated door sill trim plates   884      
CD changer, remote   553 553 553 553
Options (change) 0 20,305 19,060 8,385 7,395
Options (change) 0 17,265 16,206 7,130 6,288
Destination 875 975 975 975 975
Total Price $107,975 $65,880 $79,435 $107,060 $131,970
Total Invoice $100,478 $56,150 $67,671 $91,150 $112,323

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Cayenne
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,881
Model Year20122009200920092009
ModelG-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimG550BaseSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8290hp V6385hp V8500hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT7M6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12100, 12100, 12410, 14410, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18235/65-17255/55-18275/45-19295/35-21
Total Price$107,975$65,880$79,435$107,060$131,970
Adjustments for Features-1,5550-950-4,400-4,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$106,420$65,880$78,485$102,660$127,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,605$36,780$61,190
Total Invoice$100,478$56,150$67,671$91,150$112,323
Adjustments for Features-1,4470-809-3,746-4,171
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$99,031$56,150$66,862$87,404$108,152
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,712$31,254$52,002

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

Model Year20122009200920092009
ModelG-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimG550BaseSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    
6-speed manual $150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
Air compressor $35$35$35$35
Heated steering wheel$100    
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation$15    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags $350$350$350$350
Full-size spare tire$225    
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
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
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Electrically heated windshield$250    
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Lockable front differential$150    
Lockable rear differential$150    
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Chrome brush guard$750    
External spare tire shell$100    
Externally-mounted spare$0    
Rear bumper protector$40    
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Skid plates$150    
Tow hook(s), front$40    
Tow hook(s), rear$25    
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD changer, remote $200$200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio$50    
iPod integration$100    
Off-road navigation system $0$0  
SD Card slot$25    
Surround sound$250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Traffic information$25    
USB port $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100    
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,295$5,640$6,590$10,040$10,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,555$0$950$4,400$4,900
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4470-809-3,746-4,171

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

Model Year20122009
ModelG-ClassCayenne
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in112.4 in
Length184.5 in188.9 in
Width71.8 in76.0 in
Height76.0 in66.9 in
Curb Weight5,511 lb.4,763 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.4 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in57.4 in
Row 1 Legroom52.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
45.2 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.5 ft362.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested90100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested32576%
Total Not Requested10024%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row25No
Total Requested47595%
Total Not Requested255%
Xenon/HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested60080%
Total Not Requested15020%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested90100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row25No
Total Requested47595%
Total Not Requested255%
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 lights50Yes
Total Requested60080%
Total Not Requested15020%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested90100%
Total Not Requested00%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested90100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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