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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Porsche Cayenne Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Porsche Cayenne Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $104,620

Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid   
Difference: $4,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelS-ClassCayenne
TrimS400 HybridS Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $91,850 $70,900
Rear Seat Package 3,040  
Driver Assistance Package 2,900  
Premium 2 Package 3,630  
Heated steering wheel 490  
Sunshades, second row, power 750  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 950 1,420
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,450 2,990
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 660
18-way adaptive power front seats   480
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,690
Metallic paint (extra cost)   790
Traffic information   0
Satellite radio   750
Compass   270
HD radio   370
Auto-dimming headlights   550
Voice control for nav and audio   595
Lane departure warning   630
CD changer, in-dash   650
Proximity key   1,090
Laminated front side windows   1,120
Temporary spare tire   390
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   615
Wood trim   1,340
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,655
Comfort Plus Package   11,670
Rear Seat Package 2,827  
Driver Assistance Package 2,697  
Premium 2 Package 3,376  
Heated steering wheel 456  
Sunshades, second row, power 698  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884 0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,278 0
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 0
18-way adaptive power front seats   0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Traffic information   0
Satellite radio   638
Compass   0
HD radio   0
Auto-dimming headlights   0
Voice control for nav and audio   506
Lane departure warning   0
CD changer, in-dash   0
Proximity key   0
Laminated front side windows   0
Temporary spare tire   0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   0
Wood trim   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0
Comfort Plus Package   0
Options (change) 15,300 32,725
Options (change) 14,230 1,144
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $109,025 $104,620

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Porsche Cayenne

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $99,430
Model Year20122014
ModelS-ClassCayenne
TrimS400 HybridS Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine275hp V6 H380hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG20/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14235, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/55-18
Total Price$109,025$104,620
Adjustments for Features0-2,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$109,025$102,520

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20122014
ModelS-ClassCayenne
TrimS400 HybridS Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Air compressor $35
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power door closers$300 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear wiper $175
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated rear side windows $100
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Off-road navigation system $0
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Digital instruments$0 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Intersection assist $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, second row seats$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power recliner, second row seats$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$5,490$7,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-43

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20122014
ModelS-ClassCayenne
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in114.0 in
Length206.5 in190.8 in
Width73.7 in76.3 in
Height58.0 in67.4 in
Curb Weight4,630 lb.4,938 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.4 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.462.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested35026%
Total Not Requested100074%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested165079%
Total Not Requested45021%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Intersection assist25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
Laminated front side windows
FeatureValueRequested?
Laminated front side windows200Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested147587%
Total Not Requested22513%
Comfort Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested585093%
Total Not Requested4657%

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