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Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $70,780

Porsche Cayenne   
Difference: $90,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,194

Porsche Cayenne   
Difference: $89,268

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620112011
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo SS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $42,200 $57,200 $90,200 $111,600 $158,050 $209,000
Base Invoice $36,771 $49,904 $78,795 $97,351 $146,987 $194,370
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,990 2,990        
Automatic climate control, front 550          
Comfort Package 1,290 1,290        
Navigation system 3,070 3,070        
Light Comfort Package 610 610 610 610    
Obstacle detection, rear 990 990        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 290 290 290 240   0
Laminated front side windows 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100    
Satellite radio 990 990 990 990    
Headlight washers 230 230        
Heated front seats 560 560        
Wood trim 1,040 1,385 345 345    
Floor mats 130 130 130 130    
Compass 95 95 95 95    
Tire-pressure monitor 590 590 590 590    
Panoramic sunroof 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900    
Heated second row seats 470 470        
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,690 1,690 1,690 1,690    
Rearview camera 1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680    
Proximity key 995 995 995 995    
Front sport buckets 0 0 0 0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,170 3,170        
Sunshades, second row 190 190 190 190    
CD changer, remote 650 650 650 650    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,542 2,542        
Automatic climate control, front 468          
Comfort Package 1,097 1,097        
Navigation system 2,610 2,610        
Light Comfort Package 519 519 519 519    
Obstacle detection, rear 842 842        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 421 421        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 247 247 247 0   0
Laminated front side windows 935 935 935 935    
Satellite radio 842 842 842 842    
Headlight washers 196 196        
Heated front seats 476 476        
Wood trim 884 1,177 293 0    
Floor mats 111 111 111 111    
Compass 81 81 81 81    
Tire-pressure monitor 502 502 502 502    
Panoramic sunroof 3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315    
Heated second row seats 400 400        
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,436 1,436 1,436 1,436    
Rearview camera 1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428    
Proximity key 846 846 846 846    
Front sport buckets 0 0 0 0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,695 2,695        
Sunshades, second row 162 162 162 162    
CD changer, remote 553 553 553 553    
Options (change) 27,765 27,560 13,255 13,205 0 0
Options (change) 23,608 23,433 11,270 10,730 0 0
Destination 815 815 815 815 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,600 2,100
Total Price $70,780 $85,575 $104,270 $125,620 $161,525 $211,975
Total Invoice $61,194 $74,152 $90,880 $108,896 $150,462 $197,345

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Cayenne
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $80,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $79,646
Model Year200620062006200620112011
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo SS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine247hp V6340hp V8450hp V8520hp V8510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionM6T6T6T6T5T5
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)72, 12350, 14350, 14350, 141200, 151200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$70,780$85,575$104,270$125,620$161,525$211,975
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-1,800-1,800-10,330-10,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,780$84,375$102,470$123,820$151,195$201,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,595$31,690$53,040$0$50,450
Total Invoice$61,194$74,152$90,880$108,896$150,462$197,345
Adjustments for Features0-1,040-1,569-1,560-9,622-9,617
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,194$73,112$89,311$107,336$140,840$187,728
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,918$28,117$46,142$0$46,888

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Model Year200620062006200620112011
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo SS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200  
RWD    $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850
Air compressor$35$35$35$35  
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel    $100 
Parking guidance system - passive    $250$250
Power door closers    $300$300
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50$50  
Power trunk closer    $350$350
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power    $225$225
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125  
Sunshades, second row, power    $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150$150
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150$150
Forward collision warning    $200$200
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250  
Lane departure prevention    $150$150
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Night vision    $1750$1750
Pedestrian detection, night    $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Rear side airbags    $300$300
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75  
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150  
Console without shifter    $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Ski sack$50$50$50$50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Wiper de-icer    $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200  
CD player$125$125$125$125  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200$1200
HD radio    $50$50
iPod integration    $100$100
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Chronometer     $100
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Digital instruments    $0$0
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat    $100$100
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger    $300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200$200
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Massage, driver seat    $100$100
Massage, passenger seat    $100$100
Memory system, second row seats    $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Power recliner, second row seats    $150$150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats    $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats    $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Crosswind stabilization    $50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,610$7,810$8,410$8,410$16,940$16,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$1,800$1,800$10,330$10,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,040-1,569-1,560-9,622-9,617

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Model Year20062011
ModelCayenneS-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase112.4 in124.6 in
Length188.2 in206.5 in
Width75.9 in73.7 in
Height66.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,785 lb.4,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.4 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.1 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.5 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row25Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row25Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

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