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

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Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $62,460

Porsche Cayenne   
Difference: $45,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,099

Porsche Cayenne   
Difference: $46,379

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneG-Class
TrimBaseSTurboG550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,400 $57,900 $93,700 $107,100
Base Invoice $37,758 $50,516 $81,859 $99,603
Comfort Package 1,290 1,290    
Xenon/HID headlights 1,560 1,560    
Light Comfort Package 610 610 610  
Automatic climate control, front 550      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 240 240 240  
Running boards 1,550 1,550 1,550  
Heated front seats 560 560    
Heated second row seats 470 470    
Wheel-lip moldings 750 750 750  
Wood trim 1,040 1,385 345  
Obstacle detection, rear 990 990    
Rearview camera 1,680 1,680 1,680  
Navigation system 3,070 3,070    
Sunroof 1,190 1,190 1,190  
Floor mats 140 140 140  
Compass 95 95 95  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,040      
CD changer, remote 650 650 650  
Comfort Package 1,097 1,097    
Xenon/HID headlights 1,326 1,326    
Light Comfort Package 519 519 519  
Automatic climate control, front 468      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 204 204 204  
Running boards 1,318 1,318 1,318  
Heated front seats 476 476    
Heated second row seats 400 400    
Wheel-lip moldings 638 638 638  
Wood trim 884 1,177 293  
Obstacle detection, rear 842 842    
Rearview camera 1,428 1,428 1,428  
Navigation system 2,610 2,610    
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012  
Floor mats 119 119 119  
Compass 81 81 81  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884      
CD changer, remote 553 553 553  
Options (change) 18,165 16,920 7,250 0
Options (change) 15,446 14,387 6,165 0
Destination 895 895 895 875
Total Price $62,460 $75,715 $101,845 $107,975
Total Invoice $54,099 $65,798 $88,919 $100,478

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Cayenne
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,569
Model Year2008200820082012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneG-Class
TrimBaseSTurboG550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6385hp V8500hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionM6T6T6T7
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 12100, 12350, 14610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18255/55-18265/60-18
Total Price$62,460$75,715$101,845$107,975
Adjustments for Features0-950-4,400-1,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,460$74,765$97,445$106,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,305$34,985$0
Total Invoice$54,099$65,798$88,919$100,478
Adjustments for Features0-826-3,842-1,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,099$64,972$85,077$98,668
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,873$30,978$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Model Year2008200820082012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneG-Class
TrimBaseSTurboG550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Electrically heated windshield   $250
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Lockable front differential   $150
Lockable rear differential   $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Chrome brush guard   $750
External spare tire shell   $100
Externally-mounted spare   $0
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Skid plates   $150
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Tow hook(s), rear   $25
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio   $50
iPod integration   $100
Media drive   $15
SD Card slot   $25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,615$6,565$10,015$7,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$4,400$1,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-826-3,842-1,810

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Model Year20082012
ModelCayenneG-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in112.2 in
Length188.9 in184.5 in
Width76.0 in71.8 in
Height66.9 in76.0 in
Curb Weight4,763 lb.5,511 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.25.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.4 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in52.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in41.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.1 ft345.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.5 ft379.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row25No
Total Requested47595%
Total Not Requested255%
Xenon/HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested60080%
Total Not Requested15020%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row25No
Total Requested47595%
Total Not Requested255%
Xenon/HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested60080%
Total Not Requested15020%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

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