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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: $68,065

Porsche Cayenne   
Difference: $13,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,864

Porsche Cayenne   
Difference: $16,891

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082013
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCLS
TrimBaseSTurboCLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,400 $57,900 $93,700 $72,000
Base Invoice $37,758 $50,516 $81,859 $66,960
Comfort Package 1,290 1,290    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,990 2,990    
Xenon/HID headlights 1,560 1,560    
Automatic climate control, front 550      
Light Comfort Package 610 610 610  
Obstacle detection, rear 990 990   970
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690    
Compass 95 95 95  
Floor mats 140 140 140  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,170 3,170    
Heated front seats 560 560    
Wood trim 1,040 1,385 345  
Sunroof 1,190 1,190 1,190  
Satellite radio 750 750 750  
Navigation system 3,070 3,070    
Heated second row seats 470 470   625
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 240 240 240 590
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,040 915 915 800
Rearview camera 1,680 1,680 1,680  
Proximity key 995 995 995  
CD changer, remote 650 650 650  
Premium 1 Package       4,390
Special order charge       250
Rear spoiler       400
Folding second row seats       440
Comfort Package 1,097 1,097    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,542 2,542    
Xenon/HID headlights 1,326 1,326    
Automatic climate control, front 468      
Light Comfort Package 519 519 519  
Obstacle detection, rear 842 842   902
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587    
Compass 81 81 81  
Floor mats 119 119 119  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,695 2,695    
Heated front seats 476 476    
Wood trim 884 1,177 293  
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012  
Satellite radio 638 638 638  
Navigation system 2,610 2,610    
Heated second row seats 400 400   581
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 204 204 204 549
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884 778 778 744
Rearview camera 1,428 1,428 1,428  
Proximity key 846 846 846  
CD changer, remote 553 553 553  
Premium 1 Package       4,083
Special order charge       250
Rear spoiler       372
Folding second row seats       409
Options (change) 23,770 23,440 7,610 8,465
Options (change) 20,211 19,930 6,471 7,890
Destination 895 895 895 905
Total Price $68,065 $82,235 $102,205 $81,370
Total Invoice $58,864 $71,341 $89,225 $75,755

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Cayenne
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,272
Model Year2008200820082013
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCLS
TrimBaseSTurboCLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6385hp V8500hp V8402hp V8
TransmissionM6T6T6T7
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 12100, 12350, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18255/55-18255/40-18
Total Price$68,065$82,235$102,205$81,370
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-2,000-665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,065$81,185$100,205$80,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,120$32,140$0
Total Invoice$58,864$71,341$89,225$75,755
Adjustments for Features0-911-1,746-619
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,864$70,430$87,479$75,136
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,566$28,615$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2008200820082013
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCLS
TrimBaseSTurboCLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power trunk closer   $350
Remote app   $25
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Rear side airbags   $300
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Second-row low console   $100
Ski sack$50$50$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio   $50
In-vehicle Internet   $150
Media drive   $15
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,540$6,590$7,540$6,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$2,000$665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-911-1,746-619

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082013
ModelCayenneCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in113.2 in
Length188.9 in194.5 in
Width76.0 in74.1 in
Height66.9 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,763 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

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?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 S

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?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100No
LED headlights500No
Total Requested100043%
Total Not Requested132557%

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