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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: $96,525

Porsche Cayenne GTS   
Difference: $14,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $82,198

Porsche Cayenne GTS   
Difference: $21,328

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092013
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCLS
TrimGTSTurboTurbo SCLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $70,900 $97,700 $123,600 $95,900
Base Invoice $60,265 $83,045 $105,060 $89,187
iPod integration 440 440 440  
Navigation system 3,300      
Xenon/HID headlights 1,560      
Light Comfort Package 610 610 610  
Obstacle detection, rear 990     970
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710      
Heated front seats 690      
Sunroof 1,190 1,190 1,190  
Satellite radio 750 750 750  
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695 695  
Compass 95 95 95  
Floor mats 140 140 140  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,170      
Voice control for nav and audio 595      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 915 915 915 850
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 8,840 8,840 12,625
CD changer, remote 650 650 650  
Wood trim   345 345  
Body kit   1,390 1,390  
275/40ZR20   1,110    
iPod integration 374 374 374  
Navigation system 2,805      
Xenon/HID headlights 1,326      
Light Comfort Package 519 519 519  
Obstacle detection, rear 842     902
Metallic paint (extra cost) 604      
Heated front seats 587      
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012  
Satellite radio 638 638 638  
Bluetooth cell phone link 591 591 591  
Compass 81 81 81  
Floor mats 119 119 119  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,695      
Voice control for nav and audio 506      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 778 778 778 791
Ceramic brake rotors 6,928 7,514 7,514 11,741
CD changer, remote 553 553 553  
Wood trim   293 293  
Body kit   1,182 1,182  
275/40ZR20   944    
Options (change) 24,650 17,170 16,060 14,445
Options (change) 20,958 14,598 13,654 13,434
Destination 975 975 975 905
Total Price $96,525 $115,845 $140,635 $111,250
Total Invoice $82,198 $98,618 $119,689 $103,526

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Cayenne GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,797
Model Year2009200920092013
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCLS
TrimGTSTurboTurbo SCLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine405hp V8500hp V8550hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionM6T6T6T7
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 12410, 14410, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/35-21275/40-20295/35-21255/35-19
Total Price$96,525$115,845$140,635$111,250
Adjustments for Features-1,725-2,900-3,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,800$112,945$137,160$111,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,145$42,360$0
Total Invoice$82,198$98,618$119,689$103,526
Adjustments for Features-1,469-2,469-2,9570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$80,729$96,149$116,732$103,526
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,420$36,003$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2009200920092013
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCLS
TrimGTSTurboTurbo SCLS63 AMG
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 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$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$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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500   
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 $75 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio   $50
In-vehicle Internet   $150
Off-road navigation system$0   
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
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 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,765$7,940$8,515$5,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,725$2,900$3,475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,469-2,469-2,9570

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20092013
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 GTS

Xenon/HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%
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
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 CLS63 AMG

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

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