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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: $89,820

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $860

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201720172017201720172017
ModelGLCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimGL550BasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $85,300 $59,600 $65,600 $76,200 $97,200 $116,500 $159,600
Heated steering wheel 225 275 275 275 275 275 275
Class IV trailer hitch 550 650 650 650 650 650 650
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 1,100   1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590
Roof rack crossbars 320            
Rear air vents with automatic controls   990 990 990 990 990 990
18-way adaptive power front seats   315 315 315 315    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,655 3,655 3,655      
Roof rack   1,475 1,475 1,475 1,475 1,475 1,475
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   3,980 3,980 3,980      
Wood trim   1,340 1,340 1,340 345 345 0
Skid plates   1,330 1,330 1,330   1,330 1,330
Roof rails   1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190
Wheel-lip moldings   990   990   990  
Compass   270 270 270 270 270 270
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   790 790 790 790    
Premium Plus Package   9,090 6,780 7,490 5,830   3,240
Premium Package           1,690  
Blind spot warning system           850  
Proximity key           890  
Heated steering wheel 209 0 0 0 0 0 0
Class IV trailer hitch 512 0 0 0 0 0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 0   0 0 0 0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 0 0 0 0 0 0
Roof rack crossbars 298            
Rear air vents with automatic controls   0 0 0 0 0 0
18-way adaptive power front seats   0 0 0 0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0 0 0      
Roof rack   0 0 0 0 0 0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   0 0 0      
Wood trim   0 0 0 0 293 0
Skid plates   0 0 0   0 0
Roof rails   0 0 0 0 0 0
Wheel-lip moldings   0   0   0  
Compass   0 0 0 0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0    
Premium Plus Package   0 0 0 0   0
Premium Package           0  
Blind spot warning system           0  
Proximity key           0  
Options (change) 3,645 30,030 25,630 28,430 15,820 14,635 13,110
Options (change) 3,391 0 0 0 0 293 0
Destination 875 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $89,820 $90,680 $92,280 $105,680 $114,070 $132,185 $173,760

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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: $210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $82,591
Model Year2012201720172017201720172017
ModelGLCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimGL550BasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8300hp V6300hp V6420hp V6440hp V6520hp V8570hp V8
TransmissionT7T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12100, 10665, 14100, 10100, 10665, 14665, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21255/55-18275/45-20265/50-19275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21
Total Price$89,820$90,680$92,280$105,680$114,070$132,185$173,760
Adjustments for Features0-1,070-1,870-1,370-2,370-1,720-7,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,820$89,610$90,410$104,310$111,700$130,465$166,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$800$14,700$22,090$40,855$76,455

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year2012201720172017201720172017
ModelGLCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimGL550BasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100      
Air compressor $35$35$35$35$35$35
Power flip-out rear side windows$125      
Remote app  $25    
Remote window/roof operation$15      
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$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      
Ceramic brake rotors      $4000
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25$25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500      
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based      $100
Trailer sway control$25      
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150      
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50$50$50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150      
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential      $300
Lockable center differential $150$150$150$150$150$150
Lockable rear differential      $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500  
Regenerative braking     $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 $0 $0
Body kit    $0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75      
Glass roof panel(s)$300      
Larger rear spoiler    $200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200 $1200
Rear bumper protector$40      
Rear spoiler $200$200$200 $200$200
Running boards$350      
Skid plates$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Sunroof$900$900$900  $900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0    
App support  $0    
Apple CarPlay support  $100    
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325      
CD player $125$125$125$125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0      
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150    
iPod integration$100      
Navigation map updates, three years  $0    
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot$25      
Surround sound$250 $250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 $200    
Traffic + travel information     $25$25
Traffic information$25 $25    
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25      
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200 $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge    $75$75$75
Chronometer      $100
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125$125
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Performance meter      $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25      
Xenon HID headlights$500      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300$300$300$300
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200      
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75$75
Metal pedals    $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$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats$1000      
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument panel$300      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars      $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Total Value of Features$9,205$10,275$11,075$10,575$11,575$10,925$16,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,070$1,870$1,370$2,370$1,720$7,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-12-21-14-22-17-46

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20122017
ModelGLCayenne
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in114.0 in
Length200.6 in191.1 in
Width76.0 in78.7 in
Height72.4 in67.4 in
Curb Weight5,347 lb.4,489 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 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 Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
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 Requested425081%
Total Not Requested102519%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne 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 - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
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 Requested157588%
Total Not Requested22512%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
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
Total Requested317577%
Total Not Requested95023%

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 Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
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
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested275067%
Total Not Requested132533%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

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%
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 Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
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
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested250065%
Total Not Requested132535%

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%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo 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%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested110068%
Total Not Requested52532%

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