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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: $54,775

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320   
Difference: $14,810

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072007201220122012
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassCaymanCaymanCayman
TrimML350 / ML320ML500ML63 AMGBaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $42,680 $49,200 $85,500 $51,900 $62,100 $67,500
CD changer, remote 440 440        
Premium I Package 2,800 2,800        
Multicontour Seats 790 790        
Lighting Package 900 900 900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700   710 710  
Leather seating surfaces 1,540 1,540        
Heated front seats 700     525 525 525
Obstacle detection, rear 760 760 760 530 530 530
Voice control for nav and audio 500 500 500 595 595 595
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 540 540 540 980 980  
Navigation system 1,650 1,650   3,430    
Adaptive Sports Seats       3,055 3,055 3,055
Convenience Package       2,230 2,230  
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers       0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical       2,090 2,090 2,090
Heated steering wheel       250 250  
Wood trim       890 890  
Cooled or ventilated front seats       800 800 800
CD changer, in-dash       650 650 650
Infotainment Package         3,640  
Audio controls on steering wheel           125
CD changer, remote 409 409        
Premium I Package 2,604 2,604        
Multicontour Seats 735 735        
Lighting Package 837 837 837      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 651 651   0 0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,432 1,432        
Heated front seats 651     0 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear 707 707 707 451 451 451
Voice control for nav and audio 465 465 465 0 0 0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 502 502 502 0 0  
Navigation system 1,534 1,534   0    
Adaptive Sports Seats       0 0 0
Convenience Package       0 0  
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers       0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical       0 0 0
Heated steering wheel       0 0  
Wood trim       0 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats       0 0 0
CD changer, in-dash       0 0 0
Infotainment Package         0  
Audio controls on steering wheel           0
Options (change) 11,320 10,620 2,700 16,735 16,945 8,370
Options (change) 10,527 9,876 2,511 451 451 451
Destination 775 775 775 950 950 950
Total Price $54,775 $60,595 $88,975 $69,585 $79,995 $76,820

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,196
Model Year200720072007201220122012
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassCaymanCaymanCayman
TrimML350 / ML320ML500ML63 AMGBaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6302hp V8503hp V8265hp H6320hp H6330hp H6
TransmissionT7T7T7M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 12440, 12235, 9325, 11325, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18295/40-20205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$54,775$60,595$88,975$69,585$79,995$76,820
Adjustments for Features-5,805-5,955-9,345-150-4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,970$54,640$79,630$69,435$79,595$76,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,670$30,660$0$10,160$7,385

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

Model Year200720072007201220122012
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassCaymanCaymanCayman
TrimML350 / ML320ML500ML63 AMGBaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200   
6-speed manual   $150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
RWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350   
Power rear side windows$200$200$200   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Hill descent control$250$250$250   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150   
Rear side airbags$300$300$300   
Rearview camera  $200   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350   
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50   
Cargo cover$75$75$75   
Cargo net   $40$40$40
Console with shifter   $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150   
Roof rails$250$250$250   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250   
Rear wiper$175$175$175   
Residual heat$50$50$50   
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration   $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275   
Retractable rear spoiler   $400$400$400
Running boards  $350   
Sunroof$900$900$900   
Wheel-lip moldings  $75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200   
CD player$125$125$125   
Media drive   $15$15$15
Off-road navigation system   $0$0$0
Rear seat audio controls  $25   
Surround sound$250$250$250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200   
Traffic information   $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25   
Power-folding mirrors  $50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$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$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0   
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100   
Total Value of Features$9,190$9,340$12,730$3,535$3,785$3,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,805$5,955$9,345$150$400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,404-5,543-8,697-3-70

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

Model Year20072012
ModelM-ClassCayman
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.7 in95.1 in
Length188.5 in171.1 in
Width75.2 in70.9 in
Height69.8 in51.4 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.2,977 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 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft314.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55026%
Total Not Requested155074%
Multicontour Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45023%
Total Not Requested155077%
Multicontour Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80092%
Total Not Requested658%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 lights50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested127594%
Total Not Requested756%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 lights50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested127594%
Total Not Requested756%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested41528%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S Black Edition

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%

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