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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: $74,475

Porsche Cayman   
Difference: $43,355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320122012
ModelGLCaymanCayman
TrimGL63 AMGBaseS
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $116,925 $51,900 $62,100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 980 980
Navigation system   3,430  
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers   0  
Sport Chrono Package   960 960
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055 3,055
Convenience Package   2,230 2,230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710
Heated front seats   525 525
Obstacle detection, rear   530 530
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595
CD changer, in-dash   650 650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,025 2,025
Illuminated door sill trim plates   725 725
Cooled or ventilated front seats   800 800
Wood trim   890 890
Heated steering wheel   250 250
Synthetic suede headliner   1,180 1,180
Adaptive dampers - electrical   2,090 2,090
Infotainment Package     3,640
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 0 0
Navigation system   0  
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers   0  
Sport Chrono Package   0 0
Adaptive Sports Seats   0 0
Convenience Package   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Heated front seats   0 0
Obstacle detection, rear   451 451
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0
CD changer, in-dash   0 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   0 0
Cooled or ventilated front seats   0 0
Wood trim   0 0
Heated steering wheel   0 0
Synthetic suede headliner   1,003 1,003
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0 0
Infotainment Package     0
Options (change) 0 21,625 21,835
Options (change) 0 1,454 1,454
Destination 905 950 950
Total Price $117,830 $74,475 $84,885

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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: $25,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $90,787
Model Year201320122012
ModelGLCaymanCayman
TrimGL63 AMGBaseS
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine550hp V8265hp H6320hp H6
TransmissionT7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14235, 9325, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21205/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$117,830$74,475$84,885
Adjustments for Features-17,6900-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$100,140$74,475$84,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,160

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year201320122012
ModelGLCaymanCayman
TrimGL63 AMGBaseS
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power door closers$300  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure prevention$150  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Mid-engine configuration $0$0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400
Running boards$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration$100  
Off-road navigation system $0$0
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights$125  
Chronometer $100$100
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
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  
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals $75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding third row seats$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Crosswind stabilization$50  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$19,530$1,840$2,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$17,690$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-16,4610-7

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20132012
ModelGLCayman
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase121.0 in95.1 in
Length201.6 in171.1 in
Width76.4 in70.9 in
Height72.8 in51.4 in
Curb Weight5,402 lb.2,977 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 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, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
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 buckets100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested122591%
Total Not Requested1259%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
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 buckets100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested122591%
Total Not Requested1259%

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