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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: $88,970

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $1,710

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017201720172011
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneGL
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SGL550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $59,600 $65,600 $76,200 $97,200 $116,500 $159,600 $84,450
18-way adaptive power front seats 315 315 315 315      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 990 990 990 990 990 990  
Roof rack 1,475 1,475 1,475 1,475 1,475 1,475  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655 3,655 3,655        
Wheel-lip moldings 990   990   990    
Skid plates 1,330 1,330 1,330   1,330 1,330  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590 1,950
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,100   1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 600
Class IV trailer hitch 650 650 650 650 650 650 550
Heated steering wheel 275 275 275 275 275 275 225
Roof rails 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 3,980 3,980 3,980        
Compass 270 270 270 270 270 270  
Wood trim 1,340 1,340 1,340 345 345 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790 790      
Premium Plus Package 9,090 6,780 7,490 5,830   3,240  
Premium Package         1,690    
Blind spot warning system         850    
Proximity key         890    
Roof rack crossbars             320
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0 0 0      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Roof rack 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0        
Wheel-lip moldings 0   0   0    
Skid plates 0 0 0   0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,814
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0   0 0 0 0 558
Class IV trailer hitch 0 0 0 0 0 0 512
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0 0 209
Roof rails 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 0 0 0        
Compass 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Wood trim 0 0 0 0 293 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0      
Premium Plus Package 0 0 0 0   0  
Premium Package         0    
Blind spot warning system         0    
Proximity key         0    
Roof rack crossbars             298
Options (change) 30,030 25,630 28,430 15,820 14,635 13,110 3,645
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 293 0 3,391
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 875
Total Price $90,680 $92,280 $105,680 $114,070 $132,185 $173,760 $88,970

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz GL GL550
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $81,801
Model Year2017201720172017201720172011
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneGL
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SGL550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6300hp V6420hp V6440hp V6520hp V8570hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10665, 14100, 10100, 10665, 14665, 14610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18275/45-20265/50-19275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21295/40-21
Total Price$90,680$92,280$105,680$114,070$132,185$173,760$88,970
Adjustments for Features-945-1,745-1,245-2,245-1,595-7,5700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,735$90,535$104,435$111,825$130,590$166,190$88,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$800$14,700$22,090$40,855$76,455$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year2017201720172017201720172011
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneGL
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SGL550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet      $100
Air compressor$35$35$35$35$35$35 
Power flip-out rear side windows      $125
Remote app $25     
Remote window/roof operation      $15
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$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
Ceramic brake rotors     $4000 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows      $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150 $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100 
Trailer sway control      $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter      $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)      $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Lockable rear differential     $150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500   
Regenerative braking    $0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 $0 $0 
Body kit   $0   
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings      $75
Glass roof panel(s)      $300
Larger rear spoiler   $200   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0   
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200 $1200 
Rear bumper protector      $40
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200 
Running boards      $350
Skid plates$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Sunroof$900$900  $900 $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0     
App support $0     
Apple CarPlay support $100     
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash      $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player      $0
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet $150     
iPod integration      $100
Navigation map updates, three years $0     
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot      $25
Surround sound $250  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200    $200
Traffic + travel information    $25$25 
Traffic information $25    $25
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock      $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge   $75$75$75 
Chronometer     $100 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Performance meter     $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors      $25
Xenon HID headlights      $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats      $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Metal pedals   $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$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats      $1000
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel      $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0   
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Total Value of Features$10,150$10,950$10,450$11,450$10,800$16,775$9,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$945$1,745$1,245$2,245$1,595$7,570$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11-20-12-21-16-460

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20172011
ModelCayenneGL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.0 in121.1 in
Length191.1 in200.6 in
Width78.7 in76.0 in
Height67.4 in72.4 in
Curb Weight4,489 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 length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length 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 Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested425081%
Total Not Requested102519%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition

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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested157588%
Total Not Requested22512%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested317577%
Total Not Requested95023%

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 length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested137581%
Total Not Requested32519%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested275067%
Total Not Requested132533%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

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 length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested137581%
Total Not Requested32519%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested250065%
Total Not Requested132535%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested110068%
Total Not Requested52532%

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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