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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: $74,420

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320   
Difference: $14,495

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132008
ModelCayenneGL
TrimDieselGL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,750 $55,900
CD changer, in-dash 650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 710
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 3,980  
Roof rails 1,190  
Wood trim 995  
Compass 270  
Class IV trailer hitch 650 510
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,100 550
Proximity key 1,090 1,110
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,990 2,670
Voice control for nav and audio 595 510
Satellite radio 750  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 615  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,690  
Premium Package Plus 10,180  
Leather seating surfaces   2,100
Premium II Package   8,600
Heating Package   810
3.0L V6 Diesel   -2,500
Adaptive cruise control   2,200
iPod integration   375
CD changer, in-dash 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 660
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,542  
Roof rails 1,012  
Wood trim 0  
Compass 0  
Class IV trailer hitch 0 474
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 512
Proximity key 0 1,032
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 0 2,483
Voice control for nav and audio 506 474
Satellite radio 638  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0  
Premium Package Plus 0  
Leather seating surfaces   1,953
Premium II Package   7,998
Heating Package   753
3.0L V6 Diesel   -2,325
Adaptive cruise control   2,046
iPod integration   349
Options (change) 32,190 17,645
Options (change) 4,698 16,409
Destination 975 875
Total Price $88,915 $74,420

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Diesel
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $63,702
Model Year20132008
ModelCayenneGL
TrimDieselGL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6 D215hp V6 D
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/29 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18265/60-18
Total Price$88,915$74,420
Adjustments for Features-1,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,280$74,420

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20132008
ModelCayenneGL
TrimDieselGL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Air compressor$35 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Off-road navigation system$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$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 fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$9,780$8,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1040

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20132008
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 Weight4,795 lb.5,313 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 Diesel

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 seats300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
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, large15No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested422571%
Total Not Requested169029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested145088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Surround sound250No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Sunroof900Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Cargo area partition net40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested425075%
Total Not Requested144025%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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