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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche Cayman Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche Cayman Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $71,970

Porsche Cayman   
Difference: $12,355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201220122012
ModelGLCaymanCaymanCayman
TrimGL550BaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $82,850 $51,900 $62,100 $67,500
Heated steering wheel 0 250 250 250
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 725 725  
Navigation system   3,430    
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055 3,055 3,055
Convenience Package   2,230 2,230  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,025 2,025 2,025
Adaptive dampers - electrical   2,090 2,090 2,090
Wood trim   890 890  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   800 800 800
Heated front seats   525 525 525
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 615 125
CD changer, in-dash   650 650 650
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595 595
Obstacle detection, rear   530 530 530
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710  
Infotainment Package     3,640  
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 0 0  
Navigation system   0    
Adaptive Sports Seats   0 0 0
Convenience Package   0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0 0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0 0 0
Wood trim   0 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   0 0 0
Heated front seats   0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0 0
CD changer, in-dash   0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear   451 451 451
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0  
Infotainment Package     0  
Options (change) 600 19,120 19,330 10,645
Options (change) 558 451 451 451
Destination 875 950 950 950
Total Price $84,325 $71,970 $82,380 $79,095

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Cayman
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $65,651
Model Year2010201220122012
ModelGLCaymanCaymanCayman
TrimGL550BaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine382hp V8265hp H6320hp H6330hp H6
TransmissionT7M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 1250, 4325, 11325, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$84,325$71,970$82,380$79,095
Adjustments for Features-12,290-150-4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,035$71,820$81,980$79,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,160$7,275

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year2010201220122012
ModelGLCaymanCaymanCayman
TrimGL550BaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Power flip-out rear side windows$125   
Power liftgate$350   
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key$250   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0   
Hill descent control$250   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Trailer sway control$25   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat$50   
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Glass roof panel(s)$300   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400
Running boards$350   
Skid plates$150   
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio$50   
iPod integration$100   
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0
SD Card slot$25   
Surround sound$250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Automatic headlights$125   
Compass$0   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated second row seats$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Metal pedals $75$75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
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$1000$1000
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$14,680$2,540$2,790$2,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,290$150$400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,439-3-70

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20102012
ModelGLCayman
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase121.1 in95.1 in
Length200.6 in171.1 in
Width76.0 in70.9 in
Height72.4 in51.4 in
Curb Weight5,347 lb.2,977 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.16.9 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 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft314.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested865100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested127594%
Total Not Requested756%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested127594%
Total Not Requested756%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S Black Edition

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%

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