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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: $101,967

Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 Plug-in Hybrid   
Difference: $10,268

Lowest Total Invoice: $94,613

Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 Plug-in Hybrid   
Difference: $3,138

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520152008
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassCayenne
TrimS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMGTurbo
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $94,400 $94,400 $141,450 $160,500 $222,000 $93,700
Base Invoice $87,792 $87,792 $131,549 $149,265 $206,460 $81,859
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,450 4,450 4,450      
Wood trim, expanded coverage 950 950 950      
Power rear seats 1,515 1,515 1,515      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,650 2,650 2,650     2,950
Heated second row seats 620 620 620      
Rear spoiler   500        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0   0 240
Light Comfort Package           610
Front sport buckets           0
Compass           95
Floor mats           140
Sunshades, second row           190
Satellite radio           750
Illuminated door sill trim plates           915
Proximity key           995
Laminated front side windows           1,100
Body kit           1,390
Rearview camera           1,680
Rear air vents with automatic controls           1,690
Panoramic sunroof           3,900
Wood trim           345
CD changer, remote           650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,139 4,139 4,139      
Wood trim, expanded coverage 884 884 884      
Power rear seats 1,409 1,409 1,409      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,465 2,465 2,465     2,508
Heated second row seats 577 577 577      
Rear spoiler   465        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0   0 204
Light Comfort Package           519
Front sport buckets           0
Compass           81
Floor mats           119
Sunshades, second row           162
Satellite radio           638
Illuminated door sill trim plates           778
Proximity key           846
Laminated front side windows           935
Body kit           1,182
Rearview camera           1,428
Rear air vents with automatic controls           1,436
Panoramic sunroof           3,315
Wood trim           293
CD changer, remote           553
Options (change) 10,185 10,685 10,185 0 0 17,640
Options (change) 9,474 9,939 9,474 0 0 14,997
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 895
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 1,700 2,100 0
Total Price $105,510 $101,967 $152,560 $163,125 $225,025 $112,235
Total Invoice $98,191 $94,613 $141,948 $151,890 $209,485 $97,751

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 Plug-in Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,423
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,303
Model Year201520152015201520152008
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassCayenne
TrimS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMGTurbo
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8523hp V12621hp V12500hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 24350, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/40-20245/45-19255/40-20255/55-18
Total Price$105,510$101,967$152,560$163,125$225,025$112,235
Adjustments for Features0-525-4,825-14,225-15,025-370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$105,510$101,442$147,735$148,900$210,000$111,865
Cost Above Minimum$4,068$0$46,293$47,458$108,558$0
Total Invoice$98,191$94,613$141,948$151,890$209,485$97,751
Adjustments for Features0-487-4,489-13,245-13,987-322
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$98,191$94,126$137,459$138,645$195,498$97,429
Cost Above Minimum$4,065$0$43,333$44,519$101,372$0

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

Model Year201520152015201520152008
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassCayenne
TrimS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMGTurbo
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0 $0$0 
AWD  $1700   
AWD w/low range     $2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850 
Air compressor     $35
Cruise control$150$150$150  $150
Eco accelerator $100    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300 
Power liftgate     $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row     $125
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night   $50$50 
Around view cameras   $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row   $50$50 
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150 
Blind spot warning system   $200$200 
Collision preparation system, rear   $100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Hill descent control     $250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning   $200$200 
Lane keeping assist   $400$400 
Night vision   $1750$1750 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection   $50$50 
Pedestrian detection, night   $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200  $200
Temporary spare tire     $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover     $75
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate     $150
Rear seat pass-through     $100
Ski sack     $50
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200$200$200$200 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125
Rear HVAC unit     $400
Rear wiper     $175
Water-repellent front-door glass     $15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential     $150
Engine / Motor 
9 kWh battery pack $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust  $250 $250 
Radar-based brake regeneration $200    
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0$0
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Front splitter spoiler  $200 $200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100$100$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0     
Rear spoiler $200   $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325 
CD changer, remote     $200
CD player     $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 $25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75
Chronometer  $100 $100 
Fog lights     $125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350 
Headlight washers     $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, second row   $450$450 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200$200 
Folding second row seats     $300
Heated front row armrests   $100$100 
Heated second row armrests   $100$100 
Leather headliner    $1000 
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Massage, second row seats   $150$150 
Memory system, second row seats$150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225$225 
Power footrest, right rear seat   $250$250 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75 
Power legrest, right second row seat   $500$500 
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150$150$150$150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats$150$150$150$150$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats   $150$150 
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650 $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $5500$5500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000  $1000
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350
Camera-linked adaptive suspension   $500$500 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Polished alloy wheels    $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Total Value of Features$11,255$11,780$16,080$25,480$26,280$11,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$4,825$14,225$15,025$370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-487-4,489-13,245-13,987-322

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

Model Year20152008
ModelS-ClassCayenne
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in112.4 in
Length206.5 in188.9 in
Width74.8 in76.0 in
Height58.7 in66.9 in
Curb Weight4,774 lb.4,763 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom43.0 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.362.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 Plug-in Hybrid

Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

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%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

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