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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: $74,930

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320   
Difference: $17,520

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Model Year20082016
ModelGLCayenne
TrimGL450 / GL320Diesel
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,900 $62,300
Leather seating surfaces 2,100  
Premium II Package 8,600  
Heating Package 810  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 790
iPod integration 375  
Voice control for nav and audio 510 595
Class IV trailer hitch 510 650
Proximity key 1,110 890
Illuminated door sill trim plates 550 1,100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,670 2,590
Running boards 510 1,550
Adaptive cruise control 2,200  
3.0L V6 Diesel -2,500  
CD changer, in-dash   650
Compass   270
Heated second row seats   525
Satellite radio   750
Roof rails   1,190
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   640
Wood trim   1,340
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   3,980
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,655
Premium Package   5,690
Leather seating surfaces 1,953  
Premium II Package 7,998  
Heating Package 753  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 0
iPod integration 349  
Voice control for nav and audio 474 506
Class IV trailer hitch 474 0
Proximity key 1,032 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 512 0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,483 0
Running boards 474 0
Adaptive cruise control 2,046  
3.0L V6 Diesel -2,325  
CD changer, in-dash   0
Compass   0
Heated second row seats   0
Satellite radio   638
Roof rails   0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   0
Wood trim   0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0
Premium Package   0
Options (change) 18,155 29,155
Options (change) 16,883 1,144
Destination 875 995
Total Price $74,930 $92,450

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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 Diesel
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $67,636
Model Year20082016
ModelGLCayenne
TrimGL450 / GL320Diesel
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine215hp V6 D240hp V6 D
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18255/55-18
Total Price$74,930$92,450
Adjustments for Features0-1,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,930$91,140

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20082016
ModelGLCayenne
TrimGL450 / GL320Diesel
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Air compressor $35
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Off-road navigation system $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$8,145$9,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-30

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20082016
ModelGLCayenne
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in114.0 in
Length200.6 in191.1 in
Width76.0 in78.7 in
Height72.4 in67.4 in
Curb Weight5,313 lb.4,652 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in0.0 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 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft362.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Surround sound250No
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 link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested425075%
Total Not Requested144025%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Diesel

Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested100067%
Total Not Requested50033%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested280076%
Total Not Requested90024%

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