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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: $72,540

Porsche Cayenne   
Difference: $35,435

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017201720172017201720172017
ModelG-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimG550BasePlatinum EditionSS E-HybridS E-Hybrid Platinum EditionGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $107,100 $59,600 $65,600 $76,200 $78,700 $81,600 $97,200 $116,500 $159,600
18-way adaptive power front seats   315 315 1,815 1,815 315 315    
Wood trim   1,340 1,340 1,340 1,340 1,340 345 345 0
Skid plates   1,330 1,330 1,330 1,330 1,330   1,330 1,330
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   640 640 640 640 640 640 365 365
Wheel-lip moldings   990   990 990     990  
Heated second row seats   525 525 525 525 525 525    
Compass   270 270 270 270 270 270 270 270
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   790 790 790 790 790 790    
Premium Package   5,690 3,390     2,740 2,920    
Auto-dimming mirrors       420 420        
Rearview camera       655 655     655 655
Cooled or ventilated front seats       780 780     780 780
Heated front seats       525 525        
18-way adaptive power front seats   0 0 0 0 0 0    
Wood trim   0 0 0 0 0 0 293 0
Skid plates   0 0 0 0 0   0 0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wheel-lip moldings   0   0 0     0  
Heated second row seats   0 0 0 0 0 0    
Compass   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0 0 0    
Premium Package   0 0     0 0    
Auto-dimming mirrors       0 0        
Rearview camera       0 0     0 0
Cooled or ventilated front seats       0 0     0 0
Heated front seats       0 0        
Options (change) 0 11,890 8,600 10,080 10,080 7,950 5,805 4,735 3,400
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 293 0
Destination 875 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -5,335 -5,335 0 0 0
Total Price $107,975 $72,540 $75,250 $87,330 $84,495 $85,265 $104,055 $122,285 $164,050

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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 E-Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $104,720
Model Year201220172017201720172017201720172017
ModelG-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimG550BasePlatinum EditionSS E-HybridS E-Hybrid Platinum EditionGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8300hp V6300hp V6420hp V6333hp V6 PiH333hp V6 PiH440hp V6520hp V8570hp V8
TransmissionT7T8T8T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12100, 10665, 14100, 10100, 10665, 14100, 10665, 14665, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18255/55-18275/45-20265/50-19265/50-19275/45-20275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21
Total Price$107,975$72,540$75,250$87,330$84,495$85,265$104,055$122,285$164,050
Adjustments for Features0-1,395-2,295-995-845-2,120-4,895-5,320-10,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$107,975$71,145$72,955$86,335$83,650$83,145$99,160$116,965$153,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,810$15,190$12,505$12,000$28,015$45,820$82,135

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

Model Year201220172017201720172017201720172017
ModelG-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimG550BasePlatinum EditionSS E-HybridS E-Hybrid Platinum EditionGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200        
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD w/low range$2200        
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor $35$35$35$35$35$35$35$35
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Remote app  $25 $25$25   
Remote window/roof operation$15        
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Ceramic brake rotors        $4000
Front side airbags $350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Full-size spare tire$225        
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150   $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40$40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Electrically heated windshield$250        
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential        $300
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150  $150$150$150
Lockable front differential$150        
Lockable rear differential$150       $150
Engine / Motor 
11 kWh battery pack    $0$0   
3.6 kW onboard charger    $0$0   
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable      $500  
Regenerative braking       $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  $0$0 $0
Body kit      $0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$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 $200$200
Running boards$350        
Skid plates$150$150$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Tow hook(s), front$40        
Tow hook(s), rear$25        
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0  $0   
App support  $0  $0   
Apple CarPlay support  $100  $100   
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325        
CD player $125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0        
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150  $150   
iPod integration$100        
Navigation map updates, three years  $0  $0   
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
SD Card slot$25        
Surround sound$250 $250  $250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 $200  $200   
Traffic + travel information       $25$25
Traffic information$25 $25  $25   
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50  $50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights        $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge      $75$75$75
Chronometer        $100
Cornering lights$50$50$50  $50$50$50$50
Headlight washers$50$50$50  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150  $150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25$25   
LED headlights       $1000$1000
Performance meter        $150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25        
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100 $100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  $200   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Metal pedals$75     $75$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$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner      $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather      $1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars        $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable      $1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0  
Transmission 
Launch control        $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,820$9,215$10,115$8,815$8,665$9,940$12,715$13,140$18,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,395$2,295$995$845$2,120$4,895$5,320$10,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-20-32-1243107-49-58-69

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

Model Year20122017
ModelG-ClassCayenne
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in114.0 in
Length184.5 in191.1 in
Width71.8 in78.7 in
Height76.0 in67.4 in
Curb Weight5,511 lb.4,489 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%
Wheel-lip moldings
FeatureValueRequested?
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
Total Requested7550%
Total Not Requested7550%
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 length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested157583%
Total Not Requested32517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested315085%
Total Not Requested55015%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition

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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested157588%
Total Not Requested22512%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested237593%
Total Not Requested1757%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wheel-lip moldings
FeatureValueRequested?
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
Total Requested7550%
Total Not Requested7550%
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 length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length 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%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wheel-lip moldings
FeatureValueRequested?
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
Total Requested7550%
Total Not Requested7550%
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 length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length 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%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid Platinum Edition

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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested137586%
Total Not Requested22514%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested127588%
Total Not Requested17512%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length 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
Total Requested170087%
Total Not Requested25013%
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 length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested137581%
Total Not Requested32519%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wheel-lip moldings
FeatureValueRequested?
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
Total Requested7550%
Total Not Requested7550%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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