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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: $135,150

Porsche Cayenne Turbo   
Difference: $19,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelS-ClassCayenne
TrimS63 AMGTurbo
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $139,300 $116,500
Rear Seat Package 3,040  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,350 1,100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,450 2,590
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Carbon fiber trim 3,000 1,340
Premium Plus Package   3,660
Sport Chrono Package   770
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,300
Voice control for nav and audio   0
Lane departure warning   690
Power door closers   770
Laminated front side windows   1,120
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   780
Rear air vents with automatic controls   990
Torque vectoring, brake-based   1,490
Rear Seat Package 2,827  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,256 0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,278 0
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Carbon fiber trim 2,790 0
Premium Plus Package   0
Sport Chrono Package   0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   0
Voice control for nav and audio   0
Lane departure warning   0
Power door closers   0
Laminated front side windows   0
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   0
Rear air vents with automatic controls   0
Torque vectoring, brake-based   0
Options (change) 13,880 17,600
Options (change) 12,909 0
Destination 875 1,050
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $155,055 $135,150

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $143,300
Model Year20122017
ModelS-ClassCayenne
TrimS63 AMGTurbo
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine536hp V8520hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG14/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14665, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20265/50-19
Total Price$155,055$135,150
Adjustments for Features0-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$155,055$132,950

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

Model Year20122017
ModelS-ClassCayenne
TrimS63 AMGTurbo
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 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 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
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 HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Lockable center differential $150
Lockable rear differential $150
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated rear side windows $100
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Off-road navigation system $0
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Digital instruments$0 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
LED headlights $1000
Performance meter $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$9,240$11,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-17

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

Model Year20122017
ModelS-ClassCayenne
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in114.0 in
Length206.5 in191.1 in
Width73.7 in78.7 in
Height58.0 in67.4 in
Curb Weight4,916 lb.4,817 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 S63 AMG

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested82561%
Total Not Requested52539%
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%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Laminated front side windows
FeatureValueRequested?
Laminated front side windows200Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested27541%
Total Not Requested40059%
Torque vectoring, brake-based
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested10018%
Total Not Requested45082%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer75Yes
Performance meter150No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested17554%
Total Not Requested15046%

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