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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: $78,345

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350   
Difference: $16,240

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112014
ModelGLCayenne
TrimGL450 / GL350Diesel Platinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $61,950 $66,900
Leather seating surfaces 1,930  
Lighting Package 985  
Premium 2 Package 6,330  
Obstacle detection, rear 800  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450 1,020
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 790
Heated steering wheel 225 250
Class IV trailer hitch 550 650
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570 800
Blind spot warning system 600 850
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 1,420
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 2,990
Heated second row seats 620 525
Running boards 670 1,550
Roof rack crossbars 320  
3.0L V6 Diesel -1,000  
Comfort Lighting Package   250
14-way power front seats   1,335
Traffic information   0
Compass   270
Voice control for nav and audio   595
Proximity key   1,090
Roof rails   1,190
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   3,980
Wood trim   1,340
Rearview camera   665
Roof rack   1,475
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,655
Leather seating surfaces 1,795  
Lighting Package 916  
Premium 2 Package 5,887  
Obstacle detection, rear 744  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 0
Heated steering wheel 209 0
Class IV trailer hitch 512 0
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530 0
Blind spot warning system 558 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 0
Heated second row seats 577 0
Running boards 623 1,318
Roof rack crossbars 298  
3.0L V6 Diesel -930  
Comfort Lighting Package   0
14-way power front seats   0
Traffic information   0
Compass   0
Voice control for nav and audio   506
Proximity key   0
Roof rails   0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   2,542
Wood trim   0
Rearview camera   0
Roof rack   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0
Options (change) 17,320 26,690
Options (change) 16,110 4,366
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax -1,800 0
Total Price $78,345 $94,585

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Diesel Platinum Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $67,484
Model Year20112014
ModelGLCayenne
TrimGL450 / GL350Diesel Platinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6 D240hp V6 D
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/21 MPG19/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/50-20265/50-19
Total Price$78,345$94,585
Adjustments for Features0-810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,345$93,775

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20112014
ModelGLCayenne
TrimGL450 / GL350Diesel Platinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
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 dual-zone climate control $125
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Off-road navigation system $0
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
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 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
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$6,555$7,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-46

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20112014
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 Weight5,512 lb.4,795 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 / GL350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
HD radio50No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
iPod integration100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
SD Card slot25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested284082%
Total Not Requested62518%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Diesel 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%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested100067%
Total Not Requested50033%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested42553%
Total Not Requested37547%

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