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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: $93,375

Porsche Cayenne   
Difference: $30,270

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013201320132013
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCLS
TrimBaseDieselSS HybridGTSCLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,850 $55,750 $65,850 $69,850 $82,050 $95,900
18-way adaptive power front seats 480 480 480 480 1,815  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,490   1,490   1,490  
Traffic information 0 0 0 0    
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790 790 790  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655 3,655 3,655 3,655    
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650 650 650  
HD radio 370 370 370 370    
Compass 270 270 270 270    
App support 210 210 210 210    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 850
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,990 1,990 1,990 1,990    
Carbon fiber trim 1,990 1,990 2,335 2,335 995 2,850
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 8,150 8,150 8,150 8,840 12,625
275/45VR20 3,120 3,120 2,730 2,730    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 3,980 3,980        
Premium Package Plus 10,180 10,180 11,670 11,670    
Auto-dimming mirrors         420  
Light Comfort Package         250  
Heated front seats         525  
Heated second row seats         525 625
Blind spot warning system         850  
Cooled or ventilated front seats         800  
Rearview camera         1,750  
PCM         3,675  
Chronometer         270  
Premium 1 Package           3,690
Driver Assistance Package           2,950
Obstacle detection, rear           970
Special order charge           250
Limited-slip rear differential           2,030
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0 0 0 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0 0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0   0   0  
Traffic information 0 0 0 0    
Satellite radio 638 638 638 638 638  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0 0    
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0 0  
HD radio 0 0 0 0    
Compass 0 0 0 0    
App support 0 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0 0 0 0 791
Proximity key 0 0 0 0 0  
Synthetic suede headliner 0 0 0 0    
Carbon fiber trim 0 0 0 0 0 2,651
Ceramic brake rotors 0 0 6,928 0 0 11,741
275/45VR20 0 0 0 0    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,542 2,542        
Premium Package Plus 0 0 0 0    
Auto-dimming mirrors         0  
Light Comfort Package         0  
Heated front seats         0  
Heated second row seats         0 581
Blind spot warning system         0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats         0  
Rearview camera         0  
PCM         0  
Chronometer         0  
Premium 1 Package           3,432
Driver Assistance Package           2,744
Obstacle detection, rear           902
Special order charge           250
Limited-slip rear differential           1,888
Options (change) 43,550 42,060 41,015 39,525 29,275 26,840
Options (change) 3,686 3,686 8,072 1,144 638 24,980
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 905
Total Price $93,375 $98,785 $107,840 $110,350 $112,300 $123,645

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Cayenne
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $113,486
Model Year201320132013201320132013
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCLS
TrimBaseDieselSS HybridGTSCLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6240hp V6 D400hp V8380hp V6 H420hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11235, 11235, 11235, 11235, 11610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-20275/45-20275/45-20275/45-20275/45-20255/35-19
Total Price$93,375$98,785$107,840$110,350$112,300$123,645
Adjustments for Features-700-1,500-2,100-1,350-1,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,675$97,285$105,740$109,000$110,450$123,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,610$13,065$16,325$17,775$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201320132013201320132013
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCLS
TrimBaseDieselSS HybridGTSCLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 
RWD     $0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35$35 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350$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$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Automatic braking, low-speed     $200
Blind spot collision prevention     $150
Driver drowsiness monitor     $150
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger     $75
Lane departure prevention     $150
Lane departure warning     $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100 
Second-row low console     $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 $300 $300$300
Lockable center differential$150 $150 $150 
Lockable rear differential$150 $150 $150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler    $200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 $200
Wheel-lip moldings    $75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 $0
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player     $0
HD radio$50$50$50$50 $50
In-vehicle Internet     $150
Off-road navigation system$0$0$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$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer    $100$100
Compass$0$0$0$0 $0
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
LED headlights     $1000
Performance meter    $150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat     $100
Metal pedals    $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats     $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$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$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,890$8,690$9,290$8,540$9,040$7,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$700$1,500$2,100$1,350$1,850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-35-71-176-26-270

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20132013
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

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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
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
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested127567%
Total Not Requested62533%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
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
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested504085%
Total Not Requested87515%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Diesel

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
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
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested127567%
Total Not Requested62533%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
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
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
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
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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
Total Requested107563%
Total Not Requested62537%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
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
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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
Total Requested107563%
Total Not Requested62537%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested444070%
Total Not Requested187530%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

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
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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
Total Requested107563%
Total Not Requested62537%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested64065%
Total Not Requested35035%

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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested170068%
Total Not Requested80032%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70035%

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