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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: $77,275

Porsche Cayenne   
Difference: $11,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,695

Porsche Cayenne   
Difference: $15,901

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082011
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneGL
TrimBaseSTurboGL550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,400 $57,900 $93,700 $84,450
Base Invoice $37,758 $50,516 $81,859 $78,539
Automatic climate control, front 550      
Xenon/HID headlights 1,560 1,560    
Comfort Package 1,290 1,290    
Light Comfort Package 610 610 610  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 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) 690 690    
Sunroof 1,190 1,190 1,190  
Wood trim 1,040 1,385 345  
Compass 95 95 95  
Floor mats 140 140 140  
Heated front seats 560 560    
Roof rails 1,190 1,190 1,190  
Class IV trailer hitch 630 630 630 550
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 240 240 240  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,040 915 915 600
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,950 2,950 2,950 1,950
Heated second row seats 470 470    
Running boards 1,550 1,550 1,550  
Proximity key 995 995 995  
Navigation system 3,070 3,070    
Satellite radio 750 750 750  
Rearview camera 1,680 1,680 1,680  
Wheel-lip moldings 750 750 750  
CD changer, remote 650 650 650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,170 3,170    
Roof rack 450 450 450  
Roof rack crossbars       320
Automatic climate control, front 468      
Xenon/HID headlights 1,326 1,326    
Comfort Package 1,097 1,097    
Light Comfort Package 519 519 519  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 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) 587 587    
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012  
Wood trim 884 1,177 293  
Compass 81 81 81  
Floor mats 119 119 119  
Heated front seats 476 476    
Roof rails 1,012 1,012 1,012  
Class IV trailer hitch 536 536 536 512
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 204 204 204  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884 778 778 558
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,508 2,508 2,508 1,814
Heated second row seats 400 400    
Running boards 1,318 1,318 1,318  
Proximity key 846 846 846  
Navigation system 2,610 2,610    
Satellite radio 638 638 638  
Rearview camera 1,428 1,428 1,428  
Wheel-lip moldings 638 638 638  
CD changer, remote 553 553 553  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,695 2,695    
Roof rack 383 383 383  
Roof rack crossbars       298
Options (change) 32,980 32,650 16,820 3,420
Options (change) 28,042 27,761 14,302 3,182
Destination 895 895 895 875
Total Price $77,275 $91,445 $111,415 $88,745
Total Invoice $66,695 $79,172 $97,056 $82,596

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Cayenne
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,811
Model Year2008200820082011
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneGL
TrimBaseSTurboGL550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6385hp V8500hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionM6T6T6T7
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 12100, 12350, 14610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18255/55-18295/40-21
Total Price$77,275$91,445$111,415$88,745
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-2,000-3,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,275$90,395$109,415$85,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,120$32,140$0
Total Invoice$66,695$79,172$97,056$82,596
Adjustments for Features0-909-1,742-3,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,695$78,263$95,314$79,506
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,568$28,619$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year2008200820082011
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneGL
TrimBaseSTurboGL550
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 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Air compressor$35$35$35 
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125
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
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Trailer sway control   $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
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 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Skid plates   $150
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 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats   $200
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Metal pedals$75$75$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 
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
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,550$6,600$7,550$8,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$2,000$3,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-909-1,742-3,090

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20082011
ModelCayenneGL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in121.1 in
Length188.9 in200.6 in
Width76.0 in76.0 in
Height66.9 in72.4 in
Curb Weight4,763 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?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
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?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
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

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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