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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: $59,195

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $7,270

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120092009
ModelR-ClassCaymanCayman
TrimR350BaseS
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $50,240 $50,300 $60,200
Premium 1 Package 4,000    
Xenon HID headlights 985 1,560 1,560
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 710 710
Heated steering wheel 225 190 190
Heated front seats 750 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear 800 530 530
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 725 725
Power Seat Package   1,550 1,550
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   690 690
iPod integration   440 440
Navigation system   3,110 3,110
Floor mats   90 90
Automatic climate control, front   550 550
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595
CD changer, in-dash   650 650
Bluetooth cell phone link   695 695
Satellite radio   750 750
Wood trim   890 890
Audio controls on steering wheel   990 990
Premium 1 Package 3,720    
Xenon HID headlights 916 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 0 0
Heated steering wheel 209 0 0
Heated front seats 698 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear 744 451 451
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 616 616
Power Seat Package   1,318 1,318
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   587 587
iPod integration   0 0
Navigation system   0 0
Floor mats   0 0
Automatic climate control, front   468 468
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0
CD changer, in-dash   553 553
Bluetooth cell phone link   0 0
Satellite radio   0 0
Wood trim   757 757
Audio controls on steering wheel   842 842
Options (change) 8,080 15,215 15,215
Options (change) 7,515 5,592 5,592
Destination 875 950 950
Total Price $59,195 $66,465 $76,365

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,576
Model Year201120092009
ModelR-ClassCaymanCayman
TrimR350BaseS
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6265hp H6320hp H6
TransmissionT7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 850, 4235, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19205/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$59,195$66,465$76,365
Adjustments for Features-6,26000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,935$66,465$76,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,900

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

Model Year201120092009
ModelR-ClassCaymanCayman
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  
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  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
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
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
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 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Off-road navigation system $0$0
SD Card slot$25  
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
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  
Metal pedals $75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
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$8,705$2,445$2,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,260$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,80900

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

Model Year20112009
ModelR-ClassCayman
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase126.6 in95.1 in
Length203.0 in171.1 in
Width77.1 in70.9 in
Height65.4 in51.4 in
Curb Weight4,950 lb.2,977 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 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
15.2 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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested144060%
Total Not Requested97540%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested32581%
Total Not Requested7519%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested165100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested32581%
Total Not Requested7519%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested165100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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