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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche Cayenne Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche Cayenne Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $82,785 Porsche Cayenne | |||||
| Difference: $7,035 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | GL | Cayenne | Cayenne | Cayenne | Cayenne |
| Trim | GL550 | Base | S | S Hybrid | Turbo |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $85,300 | $48,200 | $65,000 | $69,000 | $107,100 |
| Heated steering wheel | 225 | ||||
| Class IV trailer hitch | 550 | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 600 | 1,420 | 1,420 | 1,420 | 1,420 |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,950 | 2,990 | 2,990 | 2,990 | 2,990 |
| Roof rack crossbars | 320 | ||||
| 18-way adaptive power front seats | 480 | 480 | 480 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 3,655 | 3,655 | 3,655 | ||
| Roof rack | 1,475 | 1,475 | 1,475 | 1,475 | |
| Wood trim | 995 | 1,340 | 1,340 | 345 | |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | 3,980 | ||||
| Skid plates | 1,330 | 1,330 | 1,330 | 1,330 | |
| Roof rails | 1,190 | 1,190 | 1,190 | 1,190 | |
| Proximity key | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | 990 | 990 | 990 | 990 | |
| Satellite radio | 750 | 750 | 750 | 750 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 595 | 595 | 595 | 595 | |
| Compass | 420 | 420 | 420 | 420 | |
| Traffic information | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 790 | 790 | 790 | ||
| Premium Package Plus | 10,160 | 11,650 | 11,650 | ||
| Light Comfort Package | 250 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 800 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | 850 | ||||
| Rearview camera | 655 | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | 209 | ||||
| Class IV trailer hitch | 512 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 558 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,814 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roof rack crossbars | 298 | ||||
| 18-way adaptive power front seats | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Roof rack | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | 0 | 293 | |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | 2,542 | ||||
| Skid plates | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Roof rails | 1,012 | 1,012 | 1,012 | 1,012 | |
| Proximity key | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Satellite radio | 638 | 638 | 638 | 638 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 506 | 506 | 506 | 506 | |
| Compass | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Traffic information | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Premium Package Plus | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Light Comfort Package | 0 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 0 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | 0 | ||||
| Rearview camera | 0 | ||||
| Options (change) | 3,645 | 33,610 | 31,465 | 31,465 | 16,450 |
| Options (change) | 3,391 | 4,698 | 2,156 | 2,156 | 2,449 |
| Destination | 875 | 975 | 975 | 975 | 975 |
| Total Price | $89,820 | $82,785 | $97,440 | $101,440 | $124,525 |
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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: $5,255 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $78,852 | |||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | GL | Cayenne | Cayenne | Cayenne | Cayenne |
| Trim | GL550 | Base | S | S Hybrid | Turbo |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 382hp V8 | 300hp V6 | 400hp V8 | 380hp V6 H | 500hp V8 |
| Transmission | T7 | M6 | T8 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 610, 12 | 235, 11 | 235, 11 | 235, 11 | 585, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 295/40-21 | 255/55-18 | 255/55-18 | 255/55-18 | 265/50-19 |
| Total Price | $89,820 | $82,785 | $97,440 | $101,440 | $124,525 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,780 | 0 | -1,400 | -1,200 | -1,425 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $88,040 | $82,785 | $96,040 | $100,240 | $123,100 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $13,255 | $17,455 | $40,315 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche Cayenne
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | GL | Cayenne | Cayenne | Cayenne | Cayenne |
| Trim | GL550 | Base | S | S Hybrid | Turbo |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||||
| Air compressor | $35 | $35 | $35 | $35 | |
| Power flip-out rear side windows | $125 | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | ||||
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| 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 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | ||||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | ||||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | ||||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | ||||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Lockable center differential | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | ||||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Running boards | $350 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | ||||
| iPod integration | $100 | ||||
| Off-road navigation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | $200 | ||||
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $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 | $100 | |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-folding third row seats | $1000 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $8,105 | $6,325 | $7,725 | $7,525 | $7,750 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,780 | $0 | $1,400 | $1,200 | $1,425 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,657 | 0 | -45 | -37 | -39 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche Cayenne
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | GL | Cayenne |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 114.0 in |
| Length | 200.6 in | 190.8 in |
| Width | 76.0 in | 76.3 in |
| Height | 72.4 in | 67.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 5,347 lb. | 4,399 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 22.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 38.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 34.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 23.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 23.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.3 ft3 | 62.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | No |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | 1000 | Yes |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 18-way adaptive power front seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1575 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 17% |
| Premium Package Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Variable assist steering (optional) | 0 | No |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row, power | 225 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 5240 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 675 | 11% |
Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | No |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| 18-way adaptive power front seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1375 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 19% |
| Premium Package Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | 1000 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row, power | 225 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 5640 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 675 | 11% |
Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | No |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| 18-way adaptive power front seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1375 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 19% |
| Premium Package Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | 1000 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row, power | 225 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 5640 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 675 | 11% |
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