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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: $77,430

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320   
Difference: $11,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201720172017201720172017
ModelGLCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimGL450 / GL320BasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,900 $59,600 $65,600 $76,200 $97,200 $116,500 $159,600
Premium II Package 8,600            
Leather seating surfaces 2,100            
Heating Package 810            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 790 790 790 790    
iPod integration 375            
Voice control for nav and audio 510 0 0 0 0 0 0
Class IV trailer hitch 510 650 650 650 650 650 650
Proximity key 1,110 890 890 890 890 890 890
Illuminated door sill trim plates 550 1,100   1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,670 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590
Running boards 510 1,550 1,550 1,550   1,550 1,550
Adaptive cruise control 2,200            
Rear air vents with automatic controls   990 990 990 990 990 990
Compass   270 270 270 270 270 270
Heated second row seats   525 525 525 525    
Roof rails   1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   640 640 640 640 365 365
Wood trim   1,340 1,340 1,340 345 345 0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   3,980 3,980 3,980      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,655 3,655 3,655      
Premium Package   5,690 3,390 4,090 2,920    
Comfort Lighting Package           325 325
Rearview camera           655 655
Premium II Package 7,998            
Leather seating surfaces 1,953            
Heating Package 753            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 0 0 0 0    
iPod integration 349            
Voice control for nav and audio 474 0 0 0 0 0 0
Class IV trailer hitch 474 0 0 0 0 0 0
Proximity key 1,032 0 0 0 0 0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 512 0   0 0 0 0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,483 0 0 0 0 0 0
Running boards 474 1,318 1,318 1,318   1,318 1,318
Adaptive cruise control 2,046            
Rear air vents with automatic controls   0 0 0 0 0 0
Compass   0 0 0 0 0 0
Heated second row seats   0 0 0 0    
Roof rails   0 0 0 0 0 0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   0 0 0 0 0 0
Wood trim   0 0 0 0 293 0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   0 0 0      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   0 0 0 0 0 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0 0 0      
Premium Package   0 0 0 0    
Comfort Lighting Package           0 0
Rearview camera           0 0
Options (change) 20,655 28,150 24,750 26,550 15,200 13,220 12,875
Options (change) 19,208 1,318 1,318 1,318 0 1,611 1,318
Destination 875 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $77,430 $88,800 $91,400 $103,800 $113,450 $130,770 $173,525

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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 GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $71,047
Model Year2008201720172017201720172017
ModelGLCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimGL450 / GL320BasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine335hp V8300hp V6300hp V6420hp V6440hp V6520hp V8570hp V8
TransmissionT7T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12100, 10665, 14100, 10100, 10665, 14665, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18255/55-18275/45-20265/50-19275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21
Total Price$77,430$88,800$91,400$103,800$113,450$130,770$173,525
Adjustments for Features0-2,010-2,885-2,010-2,885-4,085-9,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,430$86,790$88,515$101,790$110,565$126,685$163,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,725$15,000$23,775$39,895$77,125

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year2008201720172017201720172017
ModelGLCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimGL450 / GL320BasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr 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
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850$850$850
Air compressor $35$35$35$35$35$35
Power flip-out rear side windows$125      
Remote app  $25    
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$200$200$200$200$200
Ceramic brake rotors      $4000
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0$0
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25$25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500      
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based      $100
Trailer sway control$25      
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo area partition net$40      
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150      
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
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150      
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential      $300
Lockable center differential $150$150$150$150$150$150
Lockable rear differential      $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $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
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 $0 $0
Body kit    $0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75      
Glass roof panel(s)$300      
Larger rear spoiler    $200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  
Rear bumper protector$40      
Rear spoiler $200$200$200 $200$200
Running boards$350$350$350$350 $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75 $75 $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0    
App support  $0    
Apple CarPlay support  $100    
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, remote$200      
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150    
iPod integration$100      
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0    
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250 $250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 $200    
Traffic + travel information     $25$25
Traffic information  $25    
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25      
Auto-dimming headlights      $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge    $75$75$75
Chronometer      $100
LED headlights     $1000$1000
Performance meter      $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25      
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver     $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger     $300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200      
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50      
Metal pedals    $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50      
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50      
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat     $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat     $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats$1000      
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 $0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars      $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Total Value of Features$8,370$10,380$11,255$10,380$11,255$12,455$17,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,010$2,885$2,010$2,885$4,085$9,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-54-75-46-27-83-131

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20082017
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 Weight5,281 lb.4,489 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
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
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 link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested505089%
Total Not Requested64011%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

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%
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 length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length 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%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition

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%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
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%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested100067%
Total Not Requested50033%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested172568%
Total Not Requested82532%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne 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%
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
Rearview camera200Yes
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 length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested130059%
Total Not Requested90041%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

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%
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%
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 seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
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 length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested105054%
Total Not Requested90046%

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

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

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