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

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

Lowest Total Price: $51,640

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $17,145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072007201220122012
ModelR-ClassR-ClassR-ClassCaymanCaymanCayman
TrimR350 / R320R500R63 AMGBaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $43,000 $50,500 $87,400 $51,900 $62,100 $67,500
CD changer, remote 500 500 500      
Trim Package 1,750 1,750        
Lighting Package 900 900 900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700   710 710  
Heated front seats 700     525 525 525
Obstacle detection, rear 760 760   530 530 530
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 540 540 540 980 980  
Navigation system 1,650 1,650   3,430    
iPod integration 365 365 365      
Adaptive Sports Seats       3,055 3,055 3,055
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers       0    
Convenience Package       2,230 2,230  
Adaptive dampers - electrical       2,090 2,090 2,090
Heated steering wheel       250 250  
Wood trim       890 890  
CD changer, in-dash       650 650 650
Voice control for nav and audio       595 595 595
Infotainment Package         3,640  
Audio controls on steering wheel           125
CD changer, remote 465 465 465      
Trim Package 1,628 1,628        
Lighting Package 837 837 837      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 651 651   0 0  
Heated front seats 651     0 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear 707 707   451 451 451
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 502 502 502 0 0  
Navigation system 1,534 1,534   0    
iPod integration 339 339 339      
Adaptive Sports Seats       0 0 0
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers       0    
Convenience Package       0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical       0 0 0
Heated steering wheel       0 0  
Wood trim       0 0  
CD changer, in-dash       0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio       0 0 0
Infotainment Package         0  
Audio controls on steering wheel           0
Options (change) 7,865 7,165 2,305 15,935 16,145 7,570
Options (change) 7,314 6,663 2,143 451 451 451
Destination 775 775 775 950 950 950
Total Price $51,640 $58,440 $90,480 $68,785 $79,195 $76,020

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,193
Model Year200720072007201220122012
ModelR-ClassR-ClassR-ClassCaymanCaymanCayman
TrimR350 / R320R500R63 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)80, 880, 8440, 12235, 9325, 11325, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18265/45-20205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$51,640$58,440$90,480$68,785$79,195$76,020
Adjustments for Features-4,205-4,205-9,770-150-4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,435$54,235$80,710$68,635$78,795$76,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,800$33,275$0$10,160$7,385

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

Model Year200720072007201220122012
ModelR-ClassR-ClassR-ClassCaymanCaymanCayman
TrimR350 / R320R500R63 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 flip-out rear side windows  $125   
Power liftgate  $350   
Power rear side windows$200$200$200   
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50    
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   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150   
Rear side airbags$300$300$300   
Rearview camera  $200   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75   
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter   $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150   
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 HVAC unit  $400   
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 
Body kit  $0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275   
Panoramic sunroof  $1200   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200   
Retractable rear spoiler   $400$400$400
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   
iPod integration$100$100$100   
Media drive   $15$15$15
Off-road navigation system   $0$0$0
Rear seat audio controls  $25   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Surround sound  $250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $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
Automatic headlights$125$125$125   
Compass$0$0$0   
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   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300   
Folding third row seats$600$600$600   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$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   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Total Value of Features$8,240$8,240$13,805$4,185$4,435$4,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,205$4,205$9,770$150$400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,915-3,915-2,613-3-70

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

Model Year20072012
ModelR-ClassCayman
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase126.6 in95.1 in
Length203.0 in171.1 in
Width75.7 in70.9 in
Height65.4 in51.4 in
Curb Weight4,830 lb.2,977 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.16.9 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
15.3 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft314.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R63 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested875100%
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 port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested82595%
Total Not Requested405%
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, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested80059%
Total Not Requested55041%
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, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested80059%
Total Not Requested55041%
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%
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 Black Edition

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested80059%
Total Not Requested55041%

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