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

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Porsche Cayman Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,035

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $13,690

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620162016
ModelM-ClassM-ClassCaymanCayman
TrimML350ML500BaseS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $39,750 $48,500 $52,600 $64,100
Premium Package 6,150 3,750    
Sunroof 1,390 1,290    
Comfort Package 1,450 1,450    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 530 530
Lighting Package 890 890    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 710 710
Satellite radio 500 500 670 670
Heated front seats 690      
Proximity key   1,080    
Adaptive sport seats plus     3,825 3,825
Premium Package Plus     3,620 2,950
Wood trim     1,515 1,515
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     1,250 1,250
Rear wiper     360 360
Obstacle detection, front     330 330
Power-folding mirrors     320 320
Premium Package 5,720 3,488    
Sunroof 1,293 1,200    
Comfort Package 1,349 1,349    
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698 0 0
Lighting Package 828 828    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 0 0
Satellite radio 465 465 0 0
Heated front seats 642      
Proximity key   1,004    
Adaptive sport seats plus     0 0
Premium Package Plus     0 0
Wood trim     0 0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0 0
Rear wiper     0 0
Obstacle detection, front     0 0
Power-folding mirrors     0 0
Options (change) 12,510 10,400 13,130 12,460
Options (change) 11,637 9,674 0 0
Destination 775 775 995 995
Total Price $53,035 $59,675 $66,725 $77,555

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Porsche Cayman

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,627
Model Year2006200620162016
ModelM-ClassM-ClassCaymanCayman
TrimML350ML500BaseS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6302hp V8275hp H6325hp H6
TransmissionT7T7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 850, 4235, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$53,035$59,675$66,725$77,555
Adjustments for Features-5,110-5,38500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,925$54,290$66,725$77,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,365$0$10,830

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year2006200620162016
ModelM-ClassM-ClassCaymanCayman
TrimML350ML500BaseS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo net  $40$40
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system$600$600  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Cornering lights$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,305$7,580$2,195$2,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,110$5,385$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,758-5,01300

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20062016
ModelM-ClassCayman
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.7 in97.4 in
Length188.5 in172.4 in
Width75.2 in70.9 in
Height69.8 in50.9 in
Curb Weight4,624 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested210054%
Total Not Requested177546%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested57557%
Total Not Requested44043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested135056%
Total Not Requested105044%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested57557%
Total Not Requested44043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested27573%
Total Not Requested10027%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested160089%
Total Not Requested20011%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested185075%
Total Not Requested62525%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested27573%
Total Not Requested10027%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested160089%
Total Not Requested20011%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested135068%
Total Not Requested62532%

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