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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Porsche Cayenne Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Porsche Cayenne Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $127,930

Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS63   
Difference: $1,560

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelGLSCayenne
TrimAMG GLS63Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $124,100 $107,100
Class IV trailer hitch 575 650
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 2,990
Sunshades, second row 380  
Sport Package   3,500
Premium Package Plus   5,320
Roof rack   1,105
Running boards   1,550
Panoramic sunroof   660
Wood trim   345
Illuminated door sill trim plates   1,420
Laminated front side windows   1,120
Wheel-lip moldings   990
Satellite radio   750
Voice control for nav and audio   595
Compass   420
Traffic information   0
Class IV trailer hitch 535 0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 0
Sunshades, second row 353  
Sport Package   0
Premium Package Plus   0
Roof rack   0
Running boards   1,318
Panoramic sunroof   0
Wood trim   293
Illuminated door sill trim plates   0
Laminated front side windows   0
Wheel-lip moldings   0
Satellite radio   638
Voice control for nav and audio   506
Compass   0
Traffic information   0
Options (change) 2,905 21,415
Options (change) 2,702 2,755
Destination 925 975
Total Price $127,930 $129,490

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS63
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $110,676
Model Year20172012
ModelGLSCayenne
TrimAMG GLS63Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine550hp V8500hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/17 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21265/50-19
Total Price$127,930$129,490
Adjustments for Features-4,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$122,950$129,490

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20172012
ModelGLSCayenne
TrimAMG GLS63Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Air compressor $35
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75 
Power door closers$300 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, second row, power $225
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 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Off-road navigation system $0
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$13,030$8,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6340

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20172012
ModelGLSCayenne
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in114.0 in
Length202.0 in190.8 in
Width76.1 in76.3 in
Height72.8 in67.4 in
Curb Weight5,754 lb.4,784 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.22.4 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 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft362.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested230087%
Total Not Requested35013%

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