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Porsche 718 Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche 718 Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $102,515

Porsche 718 Cayman S   
Difference: $17,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172013
Model718 CaymanCLS
TrimSCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $66,300 $95,900
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825  
Premium Package Plus 3,170  
LED headlights 1,170  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,670  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320  
Porsche Connect Plus 1,300  
Navigation system 1,730  
Heated steering wheel 470  
7-speed automated manual 3,200  
Blind spot warning system 690  
Ceramic brake rotors 7,400 12,625
Illuminated door sill trim plates 825 850
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Wood trim 1,810  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,160  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 2,070  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,180  
Metal pedals 535  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 640  
Driver Assistance Package   2,950
Premium 1 Package   3,690
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Limited-slip rear differential   2,030
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
Premium Package Plus 0  
LED headlights 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0  
Porsche Connect Plus 0  
Navigation system 0  
Heated steering wheel 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Blind spot warning system 0  
Ceramic brake rotors 0 11,741
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 791
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Wood trim 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
Synthetic suede headliner 0  
Metal pedals 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Driver Assistance Package   2,744
Premium 1 Package   3,432
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Limited-slip rear differential   1,888
Options (change) 35,165 23,115
Options (change) 0 21,498
Destination 1,050 905
Total Price $102,515 $119,920

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 718 Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche 718 Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $105,892
Model Year20172013
Model718 CaymanCLS
TrimSCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine350hp H4518hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)110, 6610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$102,515$119,920
Adjustments for Features0-4,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$102,515$114,925

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Features Comparison: Porsche 718 Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20172013
Model718 CaymanCLS
TrimSCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure warning $200
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition$200 
Media drive $15
Media drive, small$5 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Off-road navigation system$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Massage, driver seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
No leather in second row$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$2,960$7,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,648

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 718 Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20172013
Model718 CaymanCLS
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in113.2 in
Length172.4 in194.5 in
Width70.9 in74.1 in
Height51.0 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,054 lb.4,277 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.3 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Cayman S

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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 length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested140078%
Total Not Requested40022%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested177589%
Total Not Requested22511%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70035%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested170068%
Total Not Requested80032%

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