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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: $84,330

Porsche Cayenne   
Difference: $24,515

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820182009
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCLS
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SCLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $60,600 $66,700 $77,400 $98,600 $118,100 $161,600 $96,300
18-way adaptive power front seats 310 310 310 310      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,310 2,310 2,310 2,310 2,310 2,310  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 800 800 800 800      
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,660 3,660 3,660        
Rear air vents with automatic controls 990 990 990 990 990 990  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 3,990 3,990 3,990        
Proximity key 890 890 890 890 890 890  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,690 1,690 1,690        
Carbon fiber trim 2,340 2,340 2,340 1,340 1,340   2,500
Premium Package 5,700 3,390 4,100 2,920      
Comfort Lighting Package         330 330  
Cooled or ventilated front seats         790 790  
Wood trim           0  
Premium Package 1             3,200
Obstacle detection, rear             1,140
Adaptive cruise control             2,230
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0 0 0      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0      
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0        
Rear air vents with automatic controls 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 0 0 0        
Proximity key 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Synthetic suede headliner 0 0 0        
Carbon fiber trim 0 0 0 0 0   2,325
Premium Package 0 0 0 0      
Comfort Lighting Package         0 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats         0 0  
Wood trim           0  
Premium Package 1             2,976
Obstacle detection, rear             1,060
Adaptive cruise control             2,074
Options (change) 22,680 20,370 21,080 9,560 6,650 5,310 9,070
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 8,435
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,600
Total Price $84,330 $88,120 $99,530 $109,210 $125,800 $167,960 $108,845

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Cayenne
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $100,493
Model Year2018201820182018201820182009
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCLS
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SCLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6420hp V6440hp V6520hp V8570hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10665, 14100, 10100, 10665, 14665, 14480, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18275/45-20265/50-19275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21255/35-19
Total Price$84,330$88,120$99,530$109,210$125,800$167,960$108,845
Adjustments for Features-5,275-6,250-5,275-5,850-6,200-11,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,055$81,870$94,255$103,360$119,600$156,160$108,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,815$15,200$24,305$40,545$77,105$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2018201820182018201820182009
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCLS
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SCLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 
RWD      $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control      $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850$850 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35$35$35 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Power trunk closer      $350
Remote app $25     
Remote window/roof operation      $15
Sunshade, rear, power      $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats      $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system      $0
Ceramic brake rotors     $4000 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200   
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150 $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Second-row low console      $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Lockable rear differential     $150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500   
Regenerative braking    $0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 $0 $0 
Body kit   $0  $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$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 $75 $75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0     
App support $0     
Apple CarPlay support $100     
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash      $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player      $0
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet $150     
Navigation map updates, three years $0     
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot      $25
Surround sound $250  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200    $200
Traffic + travel information    $25$25 
Traffic information $25     
Wi-Fi hotspot $50     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights     $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge   $75$75$75 
Chronometer     $100$100
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50 
LED headlights    $1000$1000 
Performance meter     $150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$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, driver$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Carbon fiber trim$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats    $200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200     
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat      $100
Massage, passenger seat      $100
Metal pedals   $75$75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat      $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat      $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats      $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces      $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel      $150
Wood trim     $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Total Value of Features$10,415$11,390$10,415$10,990$11,340$16,940$5,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,275$6,250$5,275$5,850$6,200$11,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-66-74-56-56-52-740

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182009
ModelCayenneCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.0 in112.4 in
Length191.1 in193.0 in
Width78.7 in73.7 in
Height67.4 in54.7 in
Curb Weight4,489 lb.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.3 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 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.7 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft315.9 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 passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested167588%
Total Not Requested22512%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested335091%
Total Not Requested3509%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested232591%
Total Not Requested2259%
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 passenger300Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested157588%
Total Not Requested22512%

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 passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested147587%
Total Not Requested22513%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested185084%
Total Not Requested35016%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested165085%
Total Not Requested30015%
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 passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested147587%
Total Not Requested22513%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested162588%
Total Not Requested22512%

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