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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: $78,345

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350   
Difference: $16,240

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142011
ModelCayenneGL
TrimDiesel Platinum EditionGL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $66,900 $61,950
14-way power front seats 1,335  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,020 1,450
Comfort Lighting Package 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 720
Roof rails 1,190  
Wood trim 1,340  
Compass 270  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 3,980  
Heated steering wheel 250 225
Class IV trailer hitch 650 550
Blind spot warning system 850 600
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,420 600
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,990 1,950
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 570
Heated second row seats 525 620
Running boards 1,550 670
Proximity key 1,090  
Rearview camera 665  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Traffic information 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655  
Roof rack 1,475  
Obstacle detection, rear   800
Leather seating surfaces   1,930
Premium 2 Package   6,330
Lighting Package   985
3.0L V6 Diesel   -1,000
Roof rack crossbars   320
14-way power front seats 0  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 0 1,349
Comfort Lighting Package 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 670
Roof rails 0  
Wood trim 0  
Compass 0  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,542  
Heated steering wheel 0 209
Class IV trailer hitch 0 512
Blind spot warning system 0 558
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 558
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 0 1,814
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0 530
Heated second row seats 0 577
Running boards 1,318 623
Proximity key 0  
Rearview camera 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 506  
Traffic information 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Roof rack 0  
Obstacle detection, rear   744
Leather seating surfaces   1,795
Premium 2 Package   5,887
Lighting Package   916
3.0L V6 Diesel   -930
Roof rack crossbars   298
Options (change) 26,690 17,320
Options (change) 4,366 16,110
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 0 -1,800
Total Price $94,585 $78,345

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Diesel Platinum Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $67,484
Model Year20142011
ModelCayenneGL
TrimDiesel Platinum EditionGL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6 D210hp V6 D
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/29 MPG17/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)585, 14610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-19275/50-20
Total Price$94,585$78,345
Adjustments for Features-8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$93,775$78,345

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20142011
ModelCayenneGL
TrimDiesel Platinum EditionGL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Air compressor$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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
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 dual-zone climate control$125 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Off-road navigation system$0 
SD Card slot $25
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 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
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$7,365$6,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$810$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-460

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20142011
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.5,512 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 Platinum Edition

14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested42553%
Total Not Requested37547%
Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
HD radio50No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
iPod integration100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
SD Card slot25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested284082%
Total Not Requested62518%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3400
400 lb-ft@1600
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3400
400 lb-ft@1600
1000Yes
Tires, run-flat150No
-1800 Gas-Guzzler Tax0No
275/50HR20 tires400No
Total Requested100065%
Total Not Requested55035%

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