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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: $81,885

Porsche Cayenne   
Difference: $6,485

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneGL
TrimBaseSTurboGL550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,700 $64,400 $106,000 $84,450
18-way adaptive power front seats 480 480    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,020 1,020 1,020  
Roof rack 1,475 1,475 1,475  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655 3,655    
Wheel-lip moldings 990 990 990  
Skid plates 1,330 1,330 1,330  
Traffic information 0 0 0  
Satellite radio 750 750 750  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595  
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,990 2,990 2,990 1,950
Class IV trailer hitch 650 650 650 550
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650  
Wood trim 995 1,340 345  
Roof rails 1,190 1,190 1,190  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 3,980      
Compass 420 420 420  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790    
Premium Package Plus 10,160 11,650    
Light Comfort Package     250  
Blind spot warning system     850  
Cooled or ventilated front seats     800  
Rearview camera     655  
Heated steering wheel       225
Roof rack crossbars       320
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 0 0 0  
Roof rack 0 0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0    
Wheel-lip moldings 0 0 0  
Skid plates 0 0 0  
Traffic information 0 0 0  
Satellite radio 638 638 638  
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506  
Proximity key 0 0 0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 0 0 0 1,814
Class IV trailer hitch 0 0 0 512
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0  
Wood trim 0 0 293  
Roof rails 1,012 1,012 1,012  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,542      
Compass 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Premium Package Plus 0 0    
Light Comfort Package     0  
Blind spot warning system     0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats     0  
Rearview camera     0  
Heated steering wheel       209
Roof rack crossbars       298
Options (change) 33,210 31,065 16,050 3,045
Options (change) 4,698 2,156 2,449 2,833
Destination 975 975 975 875
Total Price $81,885 $96,440 $123,025 $88,370

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Cayenne
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $78,016
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneGL
TrimBaseSTurboGL550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6400hp V8500hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11235, 11585, 14610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18265/50-19295/40-21
Total Price$81,885$96,440$123,025$88,370
Adjustments for Features0-1,400-1,425-1,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,885$95,040$121,600$87,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,155$39,715$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year2011201120112011
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneGL
TrimBaseSTurboGL550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Air compressor$35$35$35 
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0
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 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Running boards   $350
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio   $50
iPod integration   $100
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0 
SD Card slot   $25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
USB port$25$25$25 
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 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats   $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$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 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
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$6,075$7,475$7,500$7,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,400$1,425$1,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-45-40-1,145

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20112011
ModelCayenneGL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.0 in121.1 in
Length190.8 in200.6 in
Width76.3 in76.0 in
Height67.4 in72.4 in
Curb Weight4,399 lb.5,347 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 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
23.7 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.743.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft383.3 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 passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100No
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
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested157583%
Total Not Requested32517%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested524089%
Total Not Requested67511%

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 passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100No
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
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested137581%
Total Not Requested32519%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested564089%
Total Not Requested67511%

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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