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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: $86,525

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $10,765

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Model Year2009202020202020
ModelGLCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimGL550BaseSTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $81,300 $66,800 $84,300 $126,500
Heated steering wheel 0 280 280 280
Class IV trailer hitch 530 660 660 660
Cooled or ventilated front seats 550      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 570 1,110 1,110 1,110
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,850 2,590 2,590 2,590
Cooled or ventilated second row seats 550 780 780 780
Roof rack crossbars 300      
Rear air vents with automatic controls   990 990 990
18-way adaptive power front seats   310 310  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,660 3,660  
Roof rack   1,480 1,480 1,480
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   3,990 3,990  
Running boards   1,560 1,560 1,560
Wood trim   1,340 1,340 350
Heated second row seats   530 530  
Roof rails   1,200 1,200 1,200
Wheel-lip moldings   990 990 990
Proximity key   890 890 890
Compass   280 280 280
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   800 800  
Premium Package   5,700 4,100 1,690
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0 0
Class IV trailer hitch 493 0 0 0
Cooled or ventilated front seats 512      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 530 0 0 0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,720 0 0 0
Cooled or ventilated second row seats 512 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
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   0 0  
Running boards   1,318 1,318 1,318
Wood trim   0 0 0
Heated second row seats   0 0  
Roof rails   0 0 0
Wheel-lip moldings   0 0 0
Proximity key   0 0 0
Compass   0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0  
Premium Package   0 0 0
Options (change) 4,350 29,140 27,540 14,850
Options (change) 4,046 1,318 1,318 1,318
Destination 875 1,350 1,350 1,350
Total Price $86,525 $97,290 $113,190 $142,700

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz GL GL550
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $77,900
Model Year2009202020202020
ModelGLCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimGL550BaseSTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8335hp V6434hp V6541hp V8
TransmissionT7T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12100, 10100, 10665, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21255/55-19255/55-19285/40-21
Total Price$86,525$97,290$113,190$142,700
Adjustments for Features0-445-445-2,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,525$96,845$112,745$140,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$15,900$43,835

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year2009202020202020
ModelGLCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimGL550BaseSTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$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   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
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$150
Regenerative braking   $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75   
Glass roof panel(s)$300   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0   
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
iPod integration$100   
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0
SD Card slot$25   
Surround sound$250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Boost gauge   $75
LED headlights   $1000
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
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
Metal pedals   $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   
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Total Value of Features$7,695$8,140$8,140$9,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$445$445$2,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-12-10-38

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20092020
ModelGLCayenne
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in114.0 in
Length200.6 in193.7 in
Width76.0 in78.1 in
Height72.4 in66.8 in
Curb Weight5,281 lb.4,583 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.23.7 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 ft327.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft327.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft360.0 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 dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wheel-lip moldings
FeatureValueRequested?
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Total Requested150100%
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 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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested157583%
Total Not Requested32517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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 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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested360097%
Total Not Requested1003%

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%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wheel-lip moldings
FeatureValueRequested?
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Total Requested150100%
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 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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested137581%
Total Not Requested32519%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
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 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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested210095%
Total Not Requested1005%

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%
Wheel-lip moldings
FeatureValueRequested?
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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