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

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Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $62,915

Porsche Cayenne   
Difference: $11,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,508

Porsche Cayenne   
Difference: $14,908

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCLS
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo SCLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,200 $57,200 $90,200 $111,600 $71,300
Base Invoice $36,771 $49,904 $78,795 $97,351 $66,309
Light Comfort Package 610 610 610 610  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,990 2,990      
Comfort Package 1,290 1,290      
Navigation system 3,070 3,070      
Xenon/HID headlights 1,240 1,240      
Obstacle detection, rear 990 990     970
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495      
Automatic climate control, front 550        
Compass 95 95 95 95  
Floor mats 130 130 130 130  
Heated front seats 560 560      
Wood trim 1,040 1,385 345 345  
Sunroof 1,150 1,150 1,150 1,150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,170 3,170      
Satellite radio 990 990 990 990  
Tire-pressure monitor 590 590 590 590  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 290 290 290 240 590
CD changer, remote 650 650 650 650  
Rear spoiler         400
Folding second row seats         440
Light Comfort Package 519 519 519 519  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,542 2,542      
Comfort Package 1,097 1,097      
Navigation system 2,610 2,610      
Xenon/HID headlights 1,054 1,054      
Obstacle detection, rear 842 842     902
Metallic paint (extra cost) 421 421      
Automatic climate control, front 468        
Compass 81 81 81 81  
Floor mats 111 111 111 111  
Heated front seats 476 476      
Wood trim 884 1,177 293 0  
Sunroof 978 978 978 978  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,695 2,695      
Satellite radio 842 842 842 842  
Tire-pressure monitor 502 502 502 502  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 247 247 247 0 549
CD changer, remote 553 553 553 553  
Rear spoiler         372
Folding second row seats         409
Options (change) 19,900 19,695 4,850 4,800 2,400
Options (change) 16,922 16,747 4,126 3,586 2,232
Destination 815 815 815 815 875
Total Price $62,915 $77,710 $95,865 $117,215 $74,575
Total Invoice $54,508 $67,466 $83,736 $101,752 $69,416

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Cayenne
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,272
Model Year20062006200620062012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCLS
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo SCLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine247hp V6340hp V8450hp V8520hp V8402hp V8
TransmissionM6T6T6T6T7
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)72, 12350, 14350, 14350, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20255/40-18
Total Price$62,915$77,710$95,865$117,215$74,575
Adjustments for Features-420-1,620-1,870-1,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,495$76,090$93,995$115,345$74,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,595$31,500$52,850$0
Total Invoice$54,508$67,466$83,736$101,752$69,416
Adjustments for Features-364-1,406-1,633-1,6230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,144$66,060$82,103$100,129$69,416
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,916$27,959$45,985$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20062006200620062012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCLS
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo SCLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200 
RWD    $0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50$50 
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system    $0
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Rear side airbags    $300
Rollover sensor    $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Second-row low console    $100
Ski sack$50$50$50$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player    $0
HD radio    $50
Media drive    $15
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200$200 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats    $50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,200$5,400$5,650$5,650$3,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$420$1,620$1,870$1,870$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-364-1,406-1,633-1,6230

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20062012
ModelCayenneCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in113.2 in
Length188.2 in194.5 in
Width75.9 in74.1 in
Height66.9 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,785 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.4 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.1 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.5 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row25No
Total Requested47595%
Total Not Requested255%
Xenon/HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row25No
Total Requested47595%
Total Not Requested255%
Xenon/HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

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

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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