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

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche Cayenne Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $69,650

Porsche Cayenne   
Difference: $1,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,234

Porsche Cayenne   
Difference: $6,446

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006200620062006
ModelGLGLCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550BaseSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,900 $77,375 $42,200 $57,200 $90,200 $111,600
Base Invoice $51,987 $71,959 $36,771 $49,904 $78,795 $97,351
Premium II Package 8,600          
Leather seating surfaces 2,100          
Heating Package 810          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710   495 495    
Class IV trailer hitch 510 510 630 630 630 630
Proximity key 1,110 1,110 995 995 995 995
Running boards 510          
Voice control for nav and audio 510          
Light Comfort Package     610 610 610 610
Xenon/HID headlights     1,240 1,240    
Comfort Package     1,290 1,290    
Automatic climate control, front     550      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     2,990 2,990    
Navigation system     3,070 3,070    
Rear air vents with automatic controls     1,690 1,690 1,690 1,690
Obstacle detection, rear     990 990    
Compass     95 95 95 95
Floor mats     130 130 130 130
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     290 290 290 240
Heated front seats     560 560    
Tire-pressure monitor     590 590 590 590
CD changer, remote     650 650 650 650
Roof rails     820 820 820 820
Satellite radio     990 990 990 990
Sunroof     1,150 1,150 1,150 1,150
Rearview camera     1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680
Heated second row seats     470 470    
Wood trim     1,040 1,385 345 345
Roof rack     450 450 450 450
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     3,170 3,170    
Off-Road Design Package         2,495  
Premium II Package 7,998          
Leather seating surfaces 1,953          
Heating Package 753          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660   421 421    
Class IV trailer hitch 474 474 536 536 536 536
Proximity key 1,032 1,032 846 846 846 846
Running boards 474          
Voice control for nav and audio 474          
Light Comfort Package     519 519 519 519
Xenon/HID headlights     1,054 1,054    
Comfort Package     1,097 1,097    
Automatic climate control, front     468      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     2,542 2,542    
Navigation system     2,610 2,610    
Rear air vents with automatic controls     1,436 1,436 1,436 1,436
Obstacle detection, rear     842 842    
Compass     81 81 81 81
Floor mats     111 111 111 111
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     247 247 247 0
Heated front seats     476 476    
Tire-pressure monitor     502 502 502 502
CD changer, remote     553 553 553 553
Roof rails     697 697 697 697
Satellite radio     842 842 842 842
Sunroof     978 978 978 978
Rearview camera     1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428
Heated second row seats     400 400    
Wood trim     884 1,177 293 0
Roof rack     383 383 383 383
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     2,695 2,695    
Off-Road Design Package         2,121  
Options (change) 14,860 1,620 26,635 26,430 13,610 11,065
Options (change) 13,818 1,506 22,648 22,473 11,573 8,912
Destination 875 875 815 815 815 815
Total Price $71,635 $79,870 $69,650 $84,445 $104,625 $123,480
Total Invoice $66,680 $74,340 $60,234 $73,192 $91,183 $107,078

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche Cayenne

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,463
Model Year200820082006200620062006
ModelGLGLCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550BaseSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine335hp V8382hp V8247hp V6340hp V8450hp V8520hp V8
TransmissionT7T7M6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 1272, 12350, 14350, 14350, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18295/40-21235/65-17255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20
Total Price$71,635$79,870$69,650$84,445$104,625$123,480
Adjustments for Features-2,130-3,4550-1,200-1,825-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,505$76,415$69,650$83,245$102,800$122,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,910$0$13,595$33,150$52,580
Total Invoice$66,680$74,340$60,234$73,192$91,183$107,078
Adjustments for Features-1,983-3,2160-1,040-1,591-1,084
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,697$71,124$60,234$72,152$89,592$105,994
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,427$0$11,918$29,358$45,760

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year200820082006200620062006
ModelGLGLCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550BaseSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200    
6-speed manual  $150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700    
AWD w/low range  $2200$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
Air compressor  $35$35$35$35
Heated steering wheel$100     
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125    
Power liftgate$350$350    
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50$50$50$50
Remote window/roof operation$15$15    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Rear side airbags$300$300    
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500    
Trailer sway control$25$25    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo area partition net$40$40    
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150    
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Roof rack $300$300$300$300$300
Roof rails$250     
Ski sack  $50$50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50$50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150    
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300    
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Running boards$350$350  $350 
Skid plates $150  $150 
Wheel-lip moldings $75  $75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100    
Rear seat audio controls$25$25    
Surround sound$250$250 $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Steering-linked headlights$150$150    
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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    
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000    
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500$500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100    
Total Value of Features$8,130$9,455$5,750$6,950$7,575$7,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,130$3,455$0$1,200$1,825$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,983-3,2160-1,040-1,591-1,084

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20082006
ModelGLCayenne
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in112.4 in
Length200.6 in188.2 in
Width76.0 in75.9 in
Height72.4 in66.9 in
Curb Weight5,281 lb.4,785 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in36.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft362.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Sunroof900Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Cargo area partition net40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested445078%
Total Not Requested124022%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested55081%
Total Not Requested12519%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
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?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested55081%
Total Not Requested12519%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
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?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested55081%
Total Not Requested12519%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Off-Road Design Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Skid plates150Yes
Running boards350Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested55081%
Total Not Requested12519%
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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