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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: $101,580

Mercedes-Benz S-Class S450   
Difference: $10,655

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018201820182018
ModelCayenneS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimTurboS450S560AMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $93,700 $89,900 $99,900 $147,500 $229,500
Light Comfort Package 610        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 240     0 0
Panoramic sunroof 3,900        
Rearview camera 1,680        
Compass 95        
Floor mats 140        
Laminated front side windows 1,100        
Wood trim 345        
Satellite radio 750        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 915        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,950 2,650 2,650 2,650  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,690        
Front sport buckets 0        
Proximity key 995        
Body kit 1,390        
Sunshades, second row 190        
CD changer, remote 650        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   4,450 4,450 4,450  
Wood trim, expanded coverage   950 950 950  
Power rear seats   1,515 1,515 1,515  
Rear spoiler   500 500    
Heated second row seats   620 620 620  
Light Comfort Package 519        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 204     0 0
Panoramic sunroof 3,315        
Rearview camera 1,428        
Compass 81        
Floor mats 119        
Laminated front side windows 935        
Wood trim 293        
Satellite radio 638        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 778        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,508 2,465 2,465 2,465  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,436        
Front sport buckets 0        
Proximity key 846        
Body kit 1,182        
Sunshades, second row 162        
CD changer, remote 553        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   4,139 4,139 4,139  
Wood trim, expanded coverage   884 884 884  
Power rear seats   1,409 1,409 1,409  
Rear spoiler   465 465    
Heated second row seats   577 577 577  
Options (change) 17,640 10,685 10,685 10,185 0
Options (change) 14,997 9,939 9,939 9,474 0
Destination 895 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $112,235 $101,580 $111,580 $158,680 $232,595

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz S-Class S450
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S65
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $94,850
Model Year20082018201820182018
ModelCayenneS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimTurboS450S560AMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine500hp V8362hp V6463hp V8603hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT6T9T9T9T7
DrivetrainAWD w/4LRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 14590, 13590, 13590, 131590, 26
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/45-18245/45-19255/40-20255/40-20
Total Price$112,235$101,580$111,580$158,680$232,595
Adjustments for Features0-290-490-4,915-14,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$112,235$101,290$111,090$153,765$218,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,800$52,475$116,740

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

Model Year20082018201820182018
ModelCayenneS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimTurboS450S560AMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
AWD w/low range$2200    
RWD $0$0 $0
AWD   $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Air compressor$35    
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power door closers $300$300$300$300
Power liftgate$350    
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Proximity key$250  $250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row$125    
Sunshades, second row, power   $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night    $50
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row    $50
Blind spot collision prevention    $150
Blind spot warning system    $200
Collision preparation system, rear    $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system    $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control$250    
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning    $200
Lane keeping assist    $400
Night vision    $1750
Obstacle detection, front$150  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250$250
Pedestrian detection    $50
Pedestrian detection, night    $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75    
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150    
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Ski sack$50    
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer $200$200$200$200
Heated washer fluid system $50$50$50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15    
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50
Rear air vents $100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   $250
Rear dual-zone climate control$125   $125
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Rear wiper$175    
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100$100$100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15    
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250
Radar-based brake regeneration  $200  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0$0
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Front splitter spoiler   $200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100$100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200    
CD player$125    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25$25$25$25
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Chronometer   $100$100
Fog lights$125    
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Headlight washers$50    
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, second row    $450
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200
Folding second row seats$300    
Heated front row armrests    $100
Heated second row armrests    $100
Massage, driver seat   $100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100
Massage, second row seats    $150
Memory system, second row seats $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals$75  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225
Power footrest, right rear seat    $250
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Power legrest, right second row seat    $500
Power recliner, second row seats $150$150$150$150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats $150$150$150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats    $150
Rapid-heating front seats   $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $5500
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension    $500
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200    
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Total Value of Features$10,990$11,280$11,480$15,905$25,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$290$490$4,915$14,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-31-48-324-194

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

Model Year20082018
ModelCayenneS-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase112.4 in124.6 in
Length188.9 in206.5 in
Width76.0 in74.8 in
Height66.9 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,763 lb.4,732 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in43.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.1 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.5 ft316.3 ft3

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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
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S450

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S560

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%

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