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

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Porsche 718 Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $82,230

Porsche 718 Cayman   
Difference: $44,065

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
Model718 CaymanGLS
TrimBaseAMG GLS63
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $53,900 $125,300
Premium Package Plus 3,620  
Porsche Connect Plus 1,300  
Navigation system 1,730  
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825  
7-speed automated manual 3,200  
LED headlights 1,170  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,670  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 990 0
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Power-folding mirrors 320  
Wood trim 1,810  
Rear wiper 360  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 825  
Blind spot warning system 690  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,160  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,180  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 640  
Premium Package Plus 0  
Porsche Connect Plus 0  
Navigation system 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
LED headlights 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Power-folding mirrors 0  
Wood trim 0  
Rear wiper 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0  
Blind spot warning system 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Synthetic suede headliner 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Options (change) 27,280 0
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 1,050 995
Total Price $82,230 $126,295

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche 718 Cayman
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $104,516
Model Year20172018
Model718 CaymanGLS
TrimBaseAMG GLS63
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine300hp H4550hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)110, 6830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18295/40-21
Total Price$82,230$126,295
Adjustments for Features0-12,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,230$113,445

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

Model Year20172018
Model718 CaymanGLS
TrimBaseAMG GLS63
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power door closers $300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure warning $200
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Running boards $350
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support $100
Aux input$50 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition$200 
Media drive $15
Media drive, small$5 
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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger 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 release, second row seats $50
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,345$16,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,958

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

Model Year20172018
Model718 CaymanGLS
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase97.4 in121.1 in
Length172.4 in202.0 in
Width70.9 in76.1 in
Height51.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,010 lb.5,754 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.3 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.049.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.093.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Cayman

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 heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested180090%
Total Not Requested20010%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 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
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 seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested160089%
Total Not Requested20011%

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