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

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

Lowest Total Price: $98,255

Porsche Cayman GT4   
Difference: $100,045

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelS-ClassCayman
TrimS65 AMGGT4
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hatch
Base Price $194,000 $84,600
iPod integration 425  
Auto-dimming mirrors   690
Porsche Dynamic Light System   690
PCM   2,965
Adaptive sport seats plus   3,025
Automatic climate control, front   760
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710
Voice control for nav and audio   520
Satellite radio   670
Interior ambient lighting   340
Heated front seats   530
CD changer, in-dash   670
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,090
6-speed manual   0
iPod integration 395  
Auto-dimming mirrors   0
Porsche Dynamic Light System   0
PCM   0
Adaptive sport seats plus   0
Automatic climate control, front   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Voice control for nav and audio   0
Satellite radio   0
Interior ambient lighting   0
Heated front seats   0
CD changer, in-dash   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0
6-speed manual   0
Options (change) 425 12,660
Options (change) 395 0
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 3,000 0
Total Price $198,300 $98,255

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Cayman GT4
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $85,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $170,018
Model Year20082016
ModelS-ClassCayman
TrimS65 AMGGT4
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hatch
Engine604hp V12385hp H6
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14235, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20245/35-20
Total Price$198,300$98,255
Adjustments for Features-14,6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$183,615$98,255

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

Model Year20082016
ModelS-ClassCayman
TrimS65 AMGGT4
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power door closers$300 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk closer$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Night vision$1750 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented) $500
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Mid-engine configuration $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Off-road navigation system $0
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Memory system, second row seats$150 
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row $-300
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
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 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$18,240$3,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$14,685$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-13,6770

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

Model Year20082016
ModelS-ClassCayman
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hatch
Wheelbase124.6 in97.4 in
Length205.0 in172.4 in
Width73.7 in70.9 in
Height58.0 in50.9 in
Curb Weight5,035 lb.2,955 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 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 Legroom42.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman GT4

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested32581%
Total Not Requested7519%
Porsche Dynamic Light System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%

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