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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: $69,695

Porsche Cayman   
Difference: $20,385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
ModelM-ClassCaymanCayman
TrimML63 AMGBaseS
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $87,000 $51,900 $62,100
Obstacle detection, rear 770 530 530
Voice control for nav and audio 510 595 595
Illuminated door sill trim plates 550 725 725
iPod integration 375    
Navigation system   3,430  
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers   0  
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055 3,055
Convenience Package   2,230 2,230
Adaptive dampers - electrical   2,090 2,090
Wood trim   890 890
Cooled or ventilated front seats   800 800
Heated front seats   525 525
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 615
CD changer, in-dash   650 650
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710
Infotainment Package     3,640
Obstacle detection, rear 716 451 451
Voice control for nav and audio 474 0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 512 0 0
iPod integration 349    
Navigation system   0  
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers   0  
Adaptive Sports Seats   0 0
Convenience Package   0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0 0
Wood trim   0 0
Cooled or ventilated front seats   0 0
Heated front seats   0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0
CD changer, in-dash   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Infotainment Package     0
Options (change) 2,205 16,845 17,055
Options (change) 2,051 451 451
Destination 875 950 950
Total Price $90,080 $69,695 $80,105

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Cayman
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $73,155
Model Year200820112011
ModelM-ClassCaymanCayman
TrimML63 AMGBaseS
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine503hp V8265hp H6320hp H6
TransmissionT7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12235, 9325, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-20205/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$90,080$69,695$80,105
Adjustments for Features-9,9750-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,105$69,695$79,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,160

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

Model Year200820112011
ModelM-ClassCaymanCayman
TrimML63 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 
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
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  
Hill descent control$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400
Running boards$350  
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
Off-road navigation system $0$0
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights$125  
Chronometer$100  
Interior ambient lighting $150$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  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
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 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  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$11,545$1,570$1,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,975$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,2840-4

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

Model Year20082011
ModelM-ClassCayman
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.7 in95.1 in
Length188.5 in171.1 in
Width75.2 in70.9 in
Height71.5 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
Porsche Cayman

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested82595%
Total Not Requested405%
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
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

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 port25Yes
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested39027%
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
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%

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