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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: $82,105

Porsche Cayenne   
Difference: $3,300

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112009
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneGL
TrimBaseSTurboGL550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,700 $64,400 $106,000 $81,300
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,020 1,020 1,020  
18-way adaptive power front seats 480 480    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790    
Compass 420 420 420  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 3,980      
Roof rails 1,190 1,190 1,190  
Wood trim 995 1,340 345  
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650  
Class IV trailer hitch 650 650 650 530
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,990 2,990 2,990 1,850
Running boards 1,550 1,550 1,550  
Satellite radio 750 750 750  
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595  
Traffic information 0 0 0  
Wheel-lip moldings 990 990 990  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655 3,655    
Roof rack 1,475 1,475 1,475  
Premium Package Plus 10,160 11,650    
Light Comfort Package     250  
Rearview camera     655  
Cooled or ventilated front seats     800 550
Roof rack crossbars       300
Heated steering wheel       0
Rear air vents with automatic controls 0 0 0  
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Compass 0 0 0  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,542      
Roof rails 1,012 1,012 1,012  
Wood trim 0 0 293  
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0  
Class IV trailer hitch 0 0 0 493
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 0 0 0 1,720
Running boards 1,318 1,318 1,318  
Satellite radio 638 638 638  
Proximity key 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506  
Traffic information 0 0 0  
Wheel-lip moldings 0 0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0    
Roof rack 0 0 0  
Premium Package Plus 0 0    
Light Comfort Package     0  
Rearview camera     0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats     0 512
Roof rack crossbars       279
Heated steering wheel       0
Options (change) 33,430 31,285 15,420 3,230
Options (change) 6,016 3,474 3,767 3,004
Destination 975 975 975 875
Total Price $82,105 $96,660 $122,395 $85,405

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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: $2,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $74,540
Model Year2011201120112009
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, 14440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18265/50-19295/40-21
Total Price$82,105$96,660$122,395$85,405
Adjustments for Features0-1,400-1,225-605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,105$95,260$121,170$84,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,155$39,065$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year2011201120112009
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
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
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 
Cargo area partition net   $40
Cargo net$40$40$40 
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 
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$6,390$7,790$7,615$6,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,400$1,225$605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-64-47-563

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20112009
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.5,281 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
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, front150Yes
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 lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
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 Requested504085%
Total Not Requested87515%

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
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%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
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
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
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 Requested544086%
Total Not Requested87514%

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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