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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: $90,475

Porsche Cayenne   
Difference: $37,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112014
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCLS
TrimBaseSS HybridCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,700 $64,400 $67,700 $106,500
18-way adaptive power front seats 480 480 480  
Adaptive cruise control 2,490 2,490 2,490  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,490 1,490    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790  
Satellite radio 750 750 750  
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650  
Compass 420 420 420  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655 3,655 3,655  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595  
Traffic information 0 0 0  
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,990 1,990 1,990  
Carbon fiber trim 1,990 2,335 2,335 2,850
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 8,150 8,150 8,950
275/45VR20 3,120 2,730 2,730  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 3,980      
Premium Package Plus 10,160 11,650 11,650  
Driver Assistance Package       2,950
Obstacle detection, rear       970
Premium 1 Package       3,690
Heated second row seats       625
Special order charge       250
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0 0  
Adaptive cruise control 0 0 0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0  
Satellite radio 638 638 638  
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0  
Compass 0 0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506  
Traffic information 0 0 0  
Proximity key 0 0 0  
Synthetic suede headliner 0 0 0  
Carbon fiber trim 0 0 0 2,651
Ceramic brake rotors 0 6,928 0 8,324
275/45VR20 0 0 0  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,542      
Premium Package Plus 0 0 0  
Driver Assistance Package       2,744
Obstacle detection, rear       902
Premium 1 Package       3,432
Heated second row seats       581
Special order charge       233
Options (change) 41,800 39,265 37,775 20,285
Options (change) 3,686 8,072 1,144 18,867
Destination 975 975 975 925
Total Price $90,475 $104,640 $106,450 $127,710

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Cayenne
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $115,123
Model Year2011201120112014
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCLS
TrimBaseSS HybridCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H577hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11235, 11235, 11610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-20275/45-20275/45-20255/35-19
Total Price$90,475$104,640$106,450$127,710
Adjustments for Features0-1,400-500-1,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,475$103,240$105,950$125,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,765$15,475$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2011201120112014
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCLS
TrimBaseSS HybridCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Air compressor$35$35$35 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
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
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure prevention   $150
Lane departure warning   $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Second-row low console   $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$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 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 $300
Lockable center differential$150$150  
Lockable rear differential$150$150  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio   $50
In-vehicle Internet   $150
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0 
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Chronometer   $100
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 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat   $100
Metal pedals   $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,290$9,690$8,790$10,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,400$500$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-121-10-1,605

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20112014
ModelCayenneCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.0 in113.2 in
Length190.8 in194.5 in
Width76.3 in74.1 in
Height67.4 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,399 lb.4,256 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.7 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested127567%
Total Not Requested62533%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested504085%
Total Not Requested87515%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested107563%
Total Not Requested62537%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested444070%
Total Not Requested187530%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid

18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested107563%
Total Not Requested62537%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested444070%
Total Not Requested187530%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested170068%
Total Not Requested80032%

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