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

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Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $69,650

Porsche Cayenne   
Difference: $17,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,234

Porsche Cayenne   
Difference: $20,780

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneGL
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo SGL550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,200 $57,200 $90,200 $111,600 $85,300
Base Invoice $36,771 $49,904 $78,795 $97,351 $79,329
Automatic climate control, front 550        
Xenon/HID headlights 1,240 1,240      
Comfort Package 1,290 1,290      
Light Comfort Package 610 610 610 610  
Navigation system 3,070 3,070      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,690 1,690 1,690 1,690  
Obstacle detection, rear 990 990      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,990 2,990      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495      
Compass 95 95 95 95  
Floor mats 130 130 130 130  
Heated front seats 560 560      
Roof rails 820 820 820 820  
Sunroof 1,150 1,150 1,150 1,150  
Wood trim 1,040 1,385 345 345  
Tire-pressure monitor 590 590 590 590  
Class IV trailer hitch 630 630 630 630 550
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 290 290 290 240  
Heated second row seats 470 470      
Proximity key 995 995 995 995  
Satellite radio 990 990 990 990  
Rearview camera 1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,170 3,170      
CD changer, remote 650 650 650 650  
Roof rack 450 450 450 450  
Off-Road Design Package     2,495    
Roof rack crossbars         320
Automatic climate control, front 468        
Xenon/HID headlights 1,054 1,054      
Comfort Package 1,097 1,097      
Light Comfort Package 519 519 519 519  
Navigation system 2,610 2,610      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,436 1,436 1,436 1,436  
Obstacle detection, rear 842 842      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,542 2,542      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 421 421      
Compass 81 81 81 81  
Floor mats 111 111 111 111  
Heated front seats 476 476      
Roof rails 697 697 697 697  
Sunroof 978 978 978 978  
Wood trim 884 1,177 293 0  
Tire-pressure monitor 502 502 502 502  
Class IV trailer hitch 536 536 536 536 512
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 247 247 247 0  
Heated second row seats 400 400      
Proximity key 846 846 846 846  
Satellite radio 842 842 842 842  
Rearview camera 1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,695 2,695      
CD changer, remote 553 553 553 553  
Roof rack 383 383 383 383  
Off-Road Design Package     2,121    
Roof rack crossbars         298
Options (change) 26,635 26,430 13,610 11,065 870
Options (change) 22,648 22,473 11,573 8,912 810
Destination 815 815 815 815 875
Total Price $69,650 $84,445 $104,625 $123,480 $87,045
Total Invoice $60,234 $73,192 $91,183 $107,078 $81,014

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Cayenne
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,666
Model Year20062006200620062012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneGL
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo SGL550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine247hp V6340hp V8450hp V8520hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionM6T6T6T6T7
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)72, 12350, 14350, 14350, 14610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20295/40-21
Total Price$69,650$84,445$104,625$123,480$87,045
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-1,825-1,250-4,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,650$83,245$102,800$122,230$82,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,595$33,150$52,580$0
Total Invoice$60,234$73,192$91,183$107,078$81,014
Adjustments for Features0-1,040-1,591-1,084-4,114
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,234$72,152$89,592$105,994$76,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,918$29,358$45,760$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20062006200620062012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneGL
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo SGL550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Air compressor$35$35$35$35 
Power flip-out rear side windows    $125
Power liftgate    $350
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50$50 
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system    $0
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Rear side airbags    $300
Rollover sensor    $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500
Trailer sway control    $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter    $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50$50$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)    $150
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Running boards  $350 $350
Skid plates  $150 $150
Wheel-lip moldings  $75 $75
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player    $0
HD radio    $50
iPod integration    $100
Media drive    $15
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$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
Power-folding third row seats    $1000
Upholstered instrument panel    $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$5,035$6,235$6,860$6,285$9,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$1,825$1,250$4,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,040-1,591-1,084-4,114

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20062012
ModelCayenneGL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in121.1 in
Length188.2 in200.6 in
Width75.9 in76.0 in
Height66.9 in72.4 in
Curb Weight4,785 lb.5,347 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.1 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
19.143.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.5 ft383.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Xenon/HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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

Xenon/HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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

Off-Road Design Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Skid plates150Yes
Running boards350Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 S

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
Mercedes-Benz GL GL550

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

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