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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: $67,580

Porsche Cayenne   
Difference: $40,395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201320132013201320132013
ModelG-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimG550BaseDieselSS HybridGTSTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $107,100 $48,850 $55,750 $65,850 $69,850 $82,050 $108,750
18-way adaptive power front seats   480 480 1,815 1,815 1,815  
Skid plates   1,330 1,330 1,330 1,330   1,330
Wood trim   995 995 1,340 1,340 345 345
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   615 615 615 615 615 365
Wheel-lip moldings   990 990 990 990   990
CD changer, in-dash   650 650 650 650 650 650
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595 595 595 595 595
Electrically heated windshield   490 490 490 490 490 490
HD radio   370 370 370 370 370  
Compass   270 270 270 270 270 270
Metallic paint (extra cost)   790 790 790 790 790  
Premium Package Plus   10,180 10,180        
Convenience Package       4,540 4,540    
Rearview camera       1,750 1,750 1,750 655
Heated second row seats       525 525 525  
Cooled or ventilated front seats       800 800 800 800
Auto-dimming mirrors           420  
PCM           3,675  
Heated front seats           525  
18-way adaptive power front seats   0 0 0 0 0  
Skid plates   0 0 0 0   0
Wood trim   0 0 0 0 0 293
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   0 0 0 0 0 0
Wheel-lip moldings   0 0 0 0   0
CD changer, in-dash   0 0 0 0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   506 506 506 506 506 506
Electrically heated windshield   0 0 0 0 0 0
HD radio   0 0 0 0 0  
Compass   0 0 0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0 0  
Premium Package Plus   0 0        
Convenience Package       0 0    
Rearview camera       0 0 0 0
Heated second row seats       0 0 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats       0 0 0 0
Auto-dimming mirrors           0  
PCM           0  
Heated front seats           0  
Options (change) 0 17,755 17,755 16,870 16,870 13,635 6,490
Options (change) 0 506 506 506 506 506 799
Destination 875 975 975 975 975 975 975
Total Price $107,975 $67,580 $74,480 $83,695 $87,695 $96,660 $116,215

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Cayenne
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $99,061
Model Year2012201320132013201320132013
ModelG-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimG550BaseDieselSS HybridGTSTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8300hp V6240hp V6 D400hp V8380hp V6 H420hp V8500hp V8
TransmissionT7M6T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12235, 11235, 11235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18275/45-20265/50-19
Total Price$107,975$67,580$74,480$83,695$87,695$96,660$116,215
Adjustments for Features0-445-1,795-1,270-1,070-4,195-4,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$107,975$67,135$72,685$82,425$86,625$92,465$111,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,550$15,290$19,490$25,330$44,835

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

Model Year2012201320132013201320132013
ModelG-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimG550BaseDieselSS HybridGTSTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200      
6-speed manual $150     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD w/low range$2200      
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor $35$35$35$35$35$35
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation$15      
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200    
Front side airbags $350$350$350$350$350$350
Full-size spare tire$225      
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300$300
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 $100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 $150 $150$150
Lockable front differential$150      
Lockable rear differential$150      
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit     $0 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25
Chrome brush guard$750      
External spare tire shell$100      
Externally-mounted spare$0      
Larger rear spoiler     $200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0 
Rear bumper protector$40      
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200 $200
Running boards$350      
Skid plates$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Tow hook(s), front$40      
Tow hook(s), rear$25      
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0      
iPod integration$100      
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio      $200
SD Card slot$25      
Surround sound$250     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200      
Traffic information$25     $25
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Interior ambient lighting $150$150    
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300$300$300$300
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75$75
Metal pedals$75    $75 
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$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner     $650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,545$6,990$8,340$7,815$7,615$10,740$10,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$445$1,795$1,270$1,070$4,195$4,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10-36-22-18-64-65

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

Model Year20122013
ModelG-ClassCayenne
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in114.0 in
Length184.5 in190.8 in
Width71.8 in76.3 in
Height76.0 in67.4 in
Curb Weight5,511 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

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested157583%
Total Not Requested32517%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
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, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested459078%
Total Not Requested132522%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Diesel

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested157583%
Total Not Requested32517%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
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, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested459078%
Total Not Requested132522%

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, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested166574%
Total Not Requested57526%
18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested137581%
Total Not Requested32519%

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, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested166574%
Total Not Requested57526%
18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested137581%
Total Not Requested32519%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

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%
18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested137581%
Total Not Requested32519%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested64065%
Total Not Requested35035%

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