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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: $54,365

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $8,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,621

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $4,062

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020082008
ModelR-ClassCaymanCayman
TrimR350BaseS
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $49,300 $49,400 $59,100
Base Invoice $45,849 $43,075 $51,567
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 690 690
Heated front seats 740 480 480
Obstacle detection, rear 790 530 530
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 725 725
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 580 1,360 1,360
Adaptive dampers - electrical 760 1,990 1,990
Power Seat Package   1,550 1,550
Floor mats   115 115
Automatic climate control, front   550 550
Wood trim   890 890
Navigation system   3,110 3,110
CD changer, remote   650 650
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 587 587
Heated front seats 688 408 408
Obstacle detection, rear 735 451 451
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 616 616
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 539 1,156 1,156
Adaptive dampers - electrical 707 1,692 1,692
Power Seat Package   1,318 1,318
Floor mats   98 98
Automatic climate control, front   468 468
Wood trim   757 757
Navigation system   2,644 2,644
CD changer, remote   553 553
Options (change) 4,190 12,640 12,640
Options (change) 3,897 10,748 10,748
Destination 875 860 860
Total Price $54,365 $62,900 $72,600
Total Invoice $50,621 $54,683 $63,175

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,890
Model Year201020082008
ModelR-ClassCaymanCayman
TrimR350BaseS
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6245hp H6295hp H6
TransmissionT7M5M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 850, 4230, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19205/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$54,365$62,900$72,600
Adjustments for Features-5,1850-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,180$62,900$72,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,550
Total Invoice$50,621$54,683$63,175
Adjustments for Features-4,8280-131
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,793$54,683$63,044
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,361

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

Model Year201020082008
ModelR-ClassCaymanCayman
TrimR350BaseS
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700  
RWD $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  
Brake assist$50  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
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 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD changer, remote $200$200
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system $600$600
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting $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  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Total Value of Features$8,080$2,895$3,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,185$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,8280-131

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

Model Year20102008
ModelR-ClassCayman
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase126.6 in95.1 in
Length203.0 in170.9 in
Width75.7 in70.9 in
Height65.4 in51.4 in
Curb Weight4,830 lb.2,966 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.17.0 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
Porsche Cayman

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 seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

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%
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 seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

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