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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: $82,105

Porsche Cayenne   
Difference: $3,300

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Model Year2009201120112011
ModelGLCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimGL550BaseSTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $81,300 $47,700 $64,400 $106,000
Heated steering wheel 0      
Class IV trailer hitch 530 650 650 650
Cooled or ventilated front seats 550     800
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,850 2,990 2,990 2,990
Roof rack crossbars 300      
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,020 1,020 1,020
18-way adaptive power front seats   480 480  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,655 3,655  
Roof rack   1,475 1,475 1,475
Running boards   1,550 1,550 1,550
Wood trim   995 1,340 345
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   3,980    
Roof rails   1,190 1,190 1,190
Proximity key   1,090 1,090 1,090
Wheel-lip moldings   990 990 990
Satellite radio   750 750 750
CD changer, in-dash   650 650 650
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595 595
Compass   420 420 420
Traffic information   0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   790 790  
Premium Package Plus   10,160 11,650  
Light Comfort Package       250
Rearview camera       655
Heated steering wheel 0      
Class IV trailer hitch 493 0 0 0
Cooled or ventilated front seats 512     0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,720 0 0 0
Roof rack crossbars 279      
Rear air vents with automatic controls   0 0 0
18-way adaptive power front seats   0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0 0  
Roof rack   0 0 0
Running boards   1,318 1,318 1,318
Wood trim   0 0 293
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   2,542    
Roof rails   1,012 1,012 1,012
Proximity key   0 0 0
Wheel-lip moldings   0 0 0
Satellite radio   638 638 638
CD changer, in-dash   0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   506 506 506
Compass   0 0 0
Traffic information   0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0  
Premium Package Plus   0 0  
Light Comfort Package       0
Rearview camera       0
Options (change) 3,230 33,430 31,285 15,420
Options (change) 3,004 6,016 3,474 3,767
Destination 875 975 975 975
Total Price $85,405 $82,105 $96,660 $122,395

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Cayenne
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $74,540
Model Year2009201120112011
ModelGLCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimGL550BaseSTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8300hp V6400hp V8500hp V8
TransmissionT7M6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12235, 11235, 11585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21255/55-18255/55-18265/50-19
Total Price$85,405$82,105$96,660$122,395
Adjustments for Features-6050-1,400-1,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$84,800$82,105$95,260$121,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,155$39,065

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year2009201120112011
ModelGLCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimGL550BaseSTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
6-speed manual $150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Air compressor $35$35$35
Power flip-out rear side windows$125   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Trailer sway control$25   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo area partition net$40   
Cargo net $40$40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75   
Glass roof panel(s)$300   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio$50   
iPod integration$100   
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0
SD Card slot$25   
Surround sound$250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $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
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats$1000   
Upholstered instrument panel$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,995$6,390$7,790$7,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$605$0$1,400$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-5630-64-47

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20092011
ModelGLCayenne
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in114.0 in
Length200.6 in190.8 in
Width76.0 in76.3 in
Height72.4 in67.4 in
Curb Weight5,281 lb.4,399 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
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%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1500100%
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
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested157583%
Total Not Requested32517%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
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
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
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 Requested504085%
Total Not Requested87515%

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%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
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
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested137581%
Total Not Requested32519%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
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 Requested544086%
Total Not Requested87514%

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%

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