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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: $81,605

Porsche Cayenne   
Difference: $8,215

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010201020102010
ModelGLCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimGL550BaseSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $85,300 $45,500 $60,700 $99,900 $126,300
Class IV trailer hitch 550 650 650 650 650
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 1,040 1,120 1,120 1,120
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950
Heated steering wheel 225        
Roof rack crossbars 320        
Light Comfort Package   650 650 650 650
Xenon/HID headlights   1,560 1,560    
iPod integration   440 440 440 440
Navigation system   3,300 3,300    
Comfort Package   1,290 1,290    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   2,990 2,990    
Heated front seats   720 720    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,690 1,690 1,690 1,690
Automatic climate control, front   550      
Obstacle detection, rear   990 990    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710    
Compass   140 140 140 140
Floor mats   150 150 150 150
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595    
Bluetooth cell phone link   695 695 695 695
Satellite radio   750 750 750 750
Wheel-lip moldings   750 750 750  
Proximity key   1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Roof rails   1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190
Sunroof   1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190
Rearview camera   1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680
Heated second row seats   510 500    
Wood trim   1,040 1,385 345 345
Running boards   1,550 1,550 1,550 1,550
CD changer, remote   650 650 650 650
Roof rack   450 450 450 450
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,170 3,170    
Class IV trailer hitch 512 0 0 0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 884 0 0 0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 2,508 2,508 2,508 2,508
Heated steering wheel 209        
Roof rack crossbars 298        
Light Comfort Package   0 0 0 0
Xenon/HID headlights   1,326 1,326    
iPod integration   374 374 374 374
Navigation system   2,805 2,805    
Comfort Package   0 0    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   2,542 2,542    
Heated front seats   0 0    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,436 1,436 1,436 1,436
Automatic climate control, front   468      
Obstacle detection, rear   842 842    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   604 604    
Compass   81 81 81 81
Floor mats   0 0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   506 506    
Bluetooth cell phone link   591 591 591 591
Satellite radio   638 638 638 638
Wheel-lip moldings   638 638 638  
Proximity key   0 0 0 0
Roof rails   1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012
Sunroof   1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012
Rearview camera   1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428
Heated second row seats   0 425    
Wood trim   884 1,177 293 293
Running boards   1,318 1,318 1,318 1,318
CD changer, remote   553 553 553 553
Roof rack   383 383 383 383
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,695 2,695    
Options (change) 3,645 35,130 34,995 18,130 17,380
Options (change) 3,391 25,528 24,894 12,265 11,627
Destination 875 975 975 975 975
Total Price $89,820 $81,605 $96,670 $119,005 $144,655

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Cayenne
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $68,624
Model Year20122010201020102010
ModelGLCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimGL550BaseSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8290hp V6385hp V8500hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT7M6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12100, 12100, 12410, 14410, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21235/65-17255/55-18275/45-19295/35-21
Total Price$89,820$81,605$96,670$119,005$144,655
Adjustments for Features-2,7800-1,050-2,000-2,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,040$81,605$95,620$117,005$142,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$14,015$35,400$60,550

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20122010201020102010
ModelGLCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimGL550BaseSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    
6-speed manual $150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700    
AWD w/low range $2200$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Air compressor $35$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    
Blind spot warning system$200    
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0    
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Rear side airbags$300    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
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
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75    
Glass roof panel(s)$300    
Rear bumper protector$40    
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Skid plates$150    
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD changer, remote $200$200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio$50    
iPod integration$100    
Off-road navigation system $0$0  
SD Card slot$25    
Surround sound$250  $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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100    
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power-folding third row seats$1000    
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel$300    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,580$5,700$6,750$7,700$8,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,780$0$1,050$2,000$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5870-281-223-218

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20122010
ModelGLCayenne
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in112.4 in
Length200.6 in188.9 in
Width76.0 in76.0 in
Height72.4 in66.9 in
Curb Weight5,347 lb.4,763 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in36.0 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 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft362.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested90100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested32576%
Total Not Requested10024%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Xenon/HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row25No
Total Requested47595%
Total Not Requested255%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested90100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row25No
Total Requested47595%
Total Not Requested255%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Xenon/HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested90100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested90100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

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