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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Porsche 718 Cayman Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Porsche 718 Cayman Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $62,645

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $3,765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelR-Class718 Cayman718 Cayman
TrimR350BaseS
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $52,690 $53,900 $66,300
Obstacle detection, rear 800    
Premium 2 Package 4,400    
Xenon HID headlights 985    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 640 640
Heated front seats 750    
Blind spot warning system 600 690 690
Heated steering wheel 225 470 470
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 825 825
Premium Package   1,780 1,370
Power sport seats   2,320 2,320
Proximity key   790 790
Navigation system   1,730 1,730
Power-folding mirrors   320 320
Rear wiper   360 360
Wood trim   1,535 1,535
Obstacle detection, rear 744    
Premium 2 Package 4,092    
Xenon HID headlights 916    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 0 0
Heated front seats 698    
Blind spot warning system 558 0 0
Heated steering wheel 209 0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 0 0
Premium Package   0 0
Power sport seats   0 0
Proximity key   0 0
Navigation system   0 0
Power-folding mirrors   0 0
Rear wiper   0 0
Wood trim   0 0
Options (change) 9,080 11,460 11,050
Options (change) 8,445 0 0
Destination 875 1,050 1,050
Total Price $62,645 $66,410 $78,400

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Porsche 718 Cayman

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 718 Cayman
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,785
Model Year201220172017
ModelR-Class718 Cayman718 Cayman
TrimR350BaseS
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine302hp V6300hp H4350hp H4
TransmissionT7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12110, 6110, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$62,645$66,410$78,400
Adjustments for Features-4,82000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,825$66,410$78,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,990

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Porsche 718 Cayman

Model Year201220172017
ModelR-Class718 Cayman718 Cayman
TrimR350BaseS
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  
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$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 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0  
Handwriting recognition $200$200
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
Media drive, small $5$5
Off-road navigation system $0$0
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats$300  
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,145$3,325$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,820$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,48700

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Porsche 718 Cayman

Model Year20122017
ModelR-Class718 Cayman
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase126.6 in97.4 in
Length203.1 in172.4 in
Width77.1 in70.9 in
Height65.4 in51.0 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.2,945 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.2 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested112550%
Total Not Requested112550%

Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Cayman

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Cayman S

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

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