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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: $48,880

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $14,270

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009
ModelR-ClassCaymanCayman
TrimR350 / R320BaseS
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $42,100 $50,300 $60,200
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200    
Lighting Package 910    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710
iPod integration 375 440 440
Heated front seats 710 500 500
Illuminated door sill trim plates 550 725 725
CD changer, remote 450    
Power Seat Package   1,550 1,550
Xenon HID headlights   1,560 1,560
Navigation system   3,110 3,110
Floor mats   90 90
Automatic climate control, front   550 550
CD changer, in-dash   650 650
Wood trim   890 890
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   1,125 1,125
6-speed manual   0 0
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046    
Lighting Package 846    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 0 0
iPod integration 349 0 0
Heated front seats 660 0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 512 616 616
CD changer, remote 418    
Power Seat Package   1,318 1,318
Xenon HID headlights   0 0
Navigation system   0 0
Floor mats   0 0
Automatic climate control, front   468 468
CD changer, in-dash   553 553
Wood trim   757 757
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   0 0
6-speed manual   0 0
Options (change) 5,905 11,900 11,900
Options (change) 5,491 3,712 3,712
Destination 875 950 950
Total Price $48,880 $63,150 $73,050

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,113
Model Year200820092009
ModelR-ClassCaymanCayman
TrimR350 / R320BaseS
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6265hp H6320hp H6
TransmissionT7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 850, 4235, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18205/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$48,880$63,150$73,050
Adjustments for Features-4,02000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,860$63,150$73,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,900

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

Model Year200820092009
ModelR-ClassCaymanCayman
TrimR350 / R320BaseS
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system $600$600
Off-road navigation system $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
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 seating surfaces, third-row seats$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Total Value of Features$6,630$2,610$2,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,020$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,74400

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

Model Year20082009
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

Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested145074%
Total Not Requested50026%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested15091%
Total Not Requested159%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested15091%
Total Not Requested159%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%

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