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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: $67,580

Porsche Cayenne   
Difference: $40,395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132013201320132012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneG-Class
TrimBaseDieselSS HybridGTSTurboG550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,850 $55,750 $65,850 $69,850 $82,050 $108,750 $107,100
18-way adaptive power front seats 480 480 1,815 1,815 1,815    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790 790 790    
Wheel-lip moldings 990 990 990 990   990  
Wood trim 995 995 1,340 1,340 345 345  
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650 650 650 650  
Skid plates 1,330 1,330 1,330 1,330   1,330  
Compass 270 270 270 270 270 270  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 615 615 615 615 615 365  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595 595  
Electrically heated windshield 490 490 490 490 490 490  
HD radio 370 370 370 370 370    
Premium Package Plus 10,180 10,180          
Convenience Package     4,540 4,540      
Heated second row seats     525 525 525    
Cooled or ventilated front seats     800 800 800 800  
Rearview camera     1,750 1,750 1,750 655  
Auto-dimming mirrors         420    
Heated front seats         525    
PCM         3,675    
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0    
Wheel-lip moldings 0 0 0 0   0  
Wood trim 0 0 0 0 0 293  
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Skid plates 0 0 0 0   0  
Compass 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506 506 506  
Electrically heated windshield 0 0 0 0 0 0  
HD radio 0 0 0 0 0    
Premium Package Plus 0 0          
Convenience Package     0 0      
Heated second row seats     0 0 0    
Cooled or ventilated front seats     0 0 0 0  
Rearview camera     0 0 0 0  
Auto-dimming mirrors         0    
Heated front seats         0    
PCM         0    
Options (change) 17,755 17,755 16,870 16,870 13,635 6,490 0
Options (change) 506 506 506 506 506 799 0
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 975 875
Total Price $67,580 $74,480 $83,695 $87,695 $96,660 $116,215 $107,975

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Cayenne
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $99,061
Model Year2013201320132013201320132012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneG-Class
TrimBaseDieselSS HybridGTSTurboG550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6240hp V6 D400hp V8380hp V6 H420hp V8500hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T8T8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11235, 11235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18275/45-20265/50-19265/60-18
Total Price$67,580$74,480$83,695$87,695$96,660$116,215$107,975
Adjustments for Features-445-1,795-1,270-1,070-4,195-4,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,135$72,685$82,425$86,625$92,465$111,970$107,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,550$15,290$19,490$25,330$44,835$0

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

Model Year2013201320132013201320132012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneG-Class
TrimBaseDieselSS HybridGTSTurboG550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 
AWD w/low range      $2200
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35$35$35 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation      $15
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200     
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Full-size spare tire      $225
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 $100   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50 
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 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 $150 $150$150$150
Lockable front differential      $150
Lockable rear differential      $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0  
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Chrome brush guard      $750
External spare tire shell      $100
Externally-mounted spare      $0
Larger rear spoiler    $200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  
Rear bumper protector      $40
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 $200 
Running boards      $350
Skid plates$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Tow hook(s), front      $40
Tow hook(s), rear      $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player      $0
iPod integration      $100
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio     $200 
SD Card slot      $25
Surround sound     $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar      $200
Traffic information     $25$25
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150     
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors      $25
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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Metal pedals    $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 
Synthetic suede headliner    $650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,990$8,340$7,815$7,615$10,740$10,790$6,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$445$1,795$1,270$1,070$4,195$4,245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10-36-22-18-64-650

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

Model Year20132012
ModelCayenneG-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.0 in112.2 in
Length190.8 in184.5 in
Width76.3 in71.8 in
Height67.4 in76.0 in
Curb Weight4,399 lb.5,511 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.25.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in41.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.7 ft345.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft379.5 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 buckets100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested157583%
Total Not Requested32517%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Interior ambient lighting150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested459078%
Total Not Requested132522%

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 passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested157583%
Total Not Requested32517%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Interior ambient lighting150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested459078%
Total Not Requested132522%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested166574%
Total Not Requested57526%
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 buckets100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested137581%
Total Not Requested32519%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested166574%
Total Not Requested57526%
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 buckets100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested137581%
Total Not Requested32519%

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 passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested137581%
Total Not Requested32519%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
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%

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