Porsche Cayenne Porsche Cayenne 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS Mercedes-Benz CLS 2018

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $87,985

Porsche Cayenne   
Difference: $37,960

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112018
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCLS
TrimBaseSS HybridAMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,700 $64,400 $67,700 $108,900
18-way adaptive power front seats 480 480 480  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,490 1,490    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790  
Satellite radio 750 750 750  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595  
Traffic information 0 0 0  
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650  
Compass 420 420 420  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655 3,655 3,655  
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  
Premium Package       2,500
Lane departure warning       875
Heated second row seats       625
Special order charge       250
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0 0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0  
Satellite radio 638 638 638  
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506  
Traffic information 0 0 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0  
Compass 0 0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 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  
Premium Package       2,325
Lane departure warning       814
Heated second row seats       581
Special order charge       233
Options (change) 39,310 36,775 35,285 16,050
Options (change) 3,686 8,072 1,144 14,928
Destination 975 975 975 995
Total Price $87,985 $102,150 $103,960 $125,945

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Porsche Cayenne dealer quotes or Mercedes-Benz CLS dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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: $36,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $113,486
Model Year2011201120112018
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCLS
TrimBaseSS HybridAMG CLS63 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$87,985$102,150$103,960$125,945
Adjustments for Features0-1,400-500-1,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,985$100,750$103,460$124,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,765$15,475$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2011201120112018
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCLS
TrimBaseSS HybridAMG CLS63 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 
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
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
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 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio   $50
In-vehicle Internet   $150
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
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 
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Chronometer   $100
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150
LED headlights   $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
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$7,940$9,340$8,440$9,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,400$500$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-124-10-1,605

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20112018
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.4,159 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

Return to top

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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
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
Total Requested127567%
Total Not Requested62533%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
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
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
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
Total Requested107563%
Total Not Requested62537%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
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
Total Requested107563%
Total Not Requested62537%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested444070%
Total Not Requested187530%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Lane departure warning
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested135093%
Total Not Requested1007%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Porsche models.