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

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Porsche 718 Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $96,790

Porsche 718 Cayman S   
Difference: $18,161

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
Model718 CaymanE-Class
TrimSE63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $66,300 $91,500
Premium Package Plus 3,170  
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825  
Heated steering wheel 470  
7-speed automated manual 3,200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,670  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 640  
Rear wiper 360  
Metal pedals 535  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 2,070  
Wood trim 1,535  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 825 850
Ceramic brake rotors 7,400 12,626
Blind spot warning system 690  
Navigation system 1,730  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Driver Assistance Package   2,950
Premium 2 Package   2,000
Premium 1 Package   2,120
Limited-slip rear differential   2,030
Premium Package Plus 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
Heated steering wheel 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Rear wiper 0  
Metal pedals 0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
Wood trim 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 791
Ceramic brake rotors 0 11,741
Blind spot warning system 0  
Navigation system 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Driver Assistance Package   2,744
Premium 2 Package   1,860
Premium 1 Package   1,972
Limited-slip rear differential   1,888
Options (change) 29,440 22,576
Options (change) 0 20,996
Destination 1,050 875
Total Price $96,790 $114,951

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche 718 Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,551
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $100,696
Model Year20172012
Model718 CaymanE-Class
TrimSE63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine350hp H4518hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)110, 6610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$96,790$114,951
Adjustments for Features0-5,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,790$109,341

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Features Comparison: Porsche 718 Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20172012
Model718 CaymanE-Class
TrimSE63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure warning $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
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 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition$200 
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Media drive, small$5 
Off-road navigation system$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
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
Folding third row seats $600
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 
Rear-facing third row seats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$2,560$8,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,220

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 718 Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20172012
Model718 CaymanE-Class
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase97.4 in113.2 in
Length172.4 in192.7 in
Width70.9 in73.0 in
Height51.0 in58.9 in
Curb Weight3,054 lb.4,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.3 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.057.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Cayman S

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 control125Yes
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 Requested190095%
Total Not Requested1005%
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
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
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested140078%
Total Not Requested40022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

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, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested100068%
Total Not Requested46532%

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