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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: $100,740

Porsche Cayenne   
Difference: $22,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820182012
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 $94,900
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  
Premium Plus Package 9,100 6,780 7,490 5,830 3,670    
Sport Chrono Package 780 780 780 780 780    
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 800 800 800 800      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,660 3,660 3,660        
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Lane departure warning 700 700 700 700 700 700  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,110   1,110 1,110 1,110 1,110 850
Synthetic suede headliner 1,690 1,690 1,690        
Carbon fiber trim 2,340 2,340 2,340 1,340 1,340   2,850
Ceramic brake rotors 8,840 8,840 8,840 8,840 8,840   12,625
265/50VR19 1,960            
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 3,990 3,990 3,990        
Comfort Lighting Package           330  
Cooled or ventilated front seats           790  
Rearview camera           660  
Proximity key           890  
Wood trim           0  
Premium 1 Package             3,690
Driver Assistance Package             2,950
Obstacle detection, rear             970
Heated second row seats             625
Special order charge             250
Limited-slip rear differential             2,030
Carbon fiber rear spoiler             700
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0 0 0      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Premium Plus Package 0 0 0 0 0    
Sport Chrono Package 0 0 0 0 0    
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0        
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Lane departure warning 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0   0 0 0 0 791
Synthetic suede headliner 0 0 0        
Carbon fiber trim 0 0 0 0 0   2,651
Ceramic brake rotors 0 0 0 0 0   11,741
265/50VR19 0            
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 0 0 0        
Comfort Lighting Package           0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats           0  
Rearview camera           0  
Proximity key           0  
Wood trim           0  
Premium 1 Package             3,432
Driver Assistance Package             2,744
Obstacle detection, rear             902
Heated second row seats             581
Special order charge             250
Limited-slip rear differential             1,888
Carbon fiber rear spoiler             651
Options (change) 39,090 33,700 35,520 23,520 20,250 6,790 27,540
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 25,631
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 875
Total Price $100,740 $101,450 $113,970 $123,170 $139,400 $169,440 $123,315

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $113,759
Model Year2018201820182018201820182012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCLS
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SCLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6420hp V6440hp V6520hp V8570hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10665, 14100, 10100, 10665, 14665, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-19275/45-20265/50-19275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21255/35-19
Total Price$100,740$101,450$113,970$123,170$139,400$169,440$123,315
Adjustments for Features-3,575-4,450-3,875-4,450-4,300-4,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,165$97,000$110,095$118,720$135,100$165,340$123,315
Cost Above Minimum$165$0$13,095$21,720$38,100$68,340$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2018201820182018201820182012
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 
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
Semi-automated parking system      $500
Sunshade, rear, power      $225
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats      $0
Blind spot collision prevention      $150
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Driver drowsiness monitor      $150
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger      $75
Lane departure prevention      $150
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150 $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100$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 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Lockable rear differential$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Engine / Motor 
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 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler      $300
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler   $200   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0   
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200 
Sunroof$900$900   $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75 $75 $75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0     
App support $0     
Apple CarPlay support $100     
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 
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    $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge   $75$75$75 
Compass      $0
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Performance meter$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors      $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Carbon fiber trim$200$200$200$200$200 $200
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
Metal pedals   $75$75$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$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats      $50
Wood trim     $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling      $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  $0
Total Value of Features$9,765$10,640$10,065$10,640$10,490$10,290$6,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,575$4,450$3,875$4,450$4,300$4,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-37-46-36-38-32-250

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182012
ModelCayenneCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.0 in113.2 in
Length191.1 in194.5 in
Width78.7 in74.1 in
Height67.4 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,489 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
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 seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested127567%
Total Not Requested62533%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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 seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested485092%
Total Not Requested4258%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer75Yes
Performance meter150No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested17554%
Total Not Requested15046%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition

Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer75Yes
Performance meter150No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested17554%
Total Not Requested15046%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
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 seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested377592%
Total Not Requested3508%
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
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 seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested117565%
Total Not Requested62535%

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 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 seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested107563%
Total Not Requested62537%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer75Yes
Performance meter150No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested17554%
Total Not Requested15046%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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 seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested335082%
Total Not Requested72518%

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
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 seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested107563%
Total Not Requested62537%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer75Yes
Performance meter150No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested17554%
Total Not Requested15046%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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 seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested310081%
Total Not Requested72519%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer75Yes
Performance meter150No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested17554%
Total Not Requested15046%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested130071%
Total Not Requested52529%

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?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested240096%
Total Not Requested1004%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%

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