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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: $126,960

Porsche Cayenne Turbo   
Difference: $40,670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelCayenneCayenneS-ClassS-Class
TrimTurboTurbo SAMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $97,700 $123,600 $147,500 $229,500
Light Comfort Package 610 610    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 240 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof 3,900 3,900    
Laminated front side windows 1,100 1,100    
Wood trim 345 345    
Satellite radio 750 750    
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 915 915    
Rearview camera 1,680 1,680    
Compass 95 95    
Floor mats 140 140    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,950 2,950 2,650  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,690 1,690    
Proximity key 995 995    
Body kit 1,390 1,390    
Ceramic brake rotors 8,840 8,840 8,950 8,950
275/40ZR20 1,110      
Sunshades, second row 190 190    
CD changer, remote 650 650    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     4,450  
Wood trim, expanded coverage     950  
Power rear seats     1,515  
Heated second row seats     620  
Light Comfort Package 519 519    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 204 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof 3,315 3,315    
Laminated front side windows 935 935    
Wood trim 293 293    
Satellite radio 638 638    
Bluetooth cell phone link 591 591    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 778 778    
Rearview camera 1,428 1,428    
Compass 81 81    
Floor mats 119 119    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,508 2,508 2,465  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,436 1,436    
Proximity key 846 846    
Body kit 1,182 1,182    
Ceramic brake rotors 7,514 7,514 8,324 8,324
275/40ZR20 944      
Sunshades, second row 162 162    
CD changer, remote 553 553    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     4,139  
Wood trim, expanded coverage     884  
Power rear seats     1,409  
Heated second row seats     577  
Options (change) 28,285 26,935 19,135 8,950
Options (change) 24,046 22,898 17,798 8,324
Destination 975 975 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $126,960 $151,510 $167,630 $241,545

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Cayenne Turbo
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S65
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $97,325
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelCayenneCayenneS-ClassS-Class
TrimTurboTurbo SAMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine500hp V8550hp V8603hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT6T6T9T7
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 14410, 14590, 131590, 26
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/40-20295/35-21255/40-20255/40-20
Total Price$126,960$151,510$167,630$241,545
Adjustments for Features0-575-4,690-14,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$126,960$150,935$162,940$227,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,975$0$64,265

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

Model Year2009200920182018
ModelCayenneCayenneS-ClassS-Class
TrimTurboTurbo SAMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
AWD w/low range$2200$2200  
AWD  $1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Air compressor$35$35  
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power door closers  $300$300
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Sunshades, second row$125$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
Automatic braking, low-speed  $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
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Hill descent control$250$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure warning   $200
Lane keeping assist   $400
Night vision   $1750
Pedestrian detection   $50
Pedestrian detection, night   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Ski sack$50$50  
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer  $200$200
Heated washer fluid system  $50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Rear air vents  $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 $250
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade  $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250
Exterior 
Carbon fiber engine cover   $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Front splitter spoiler  $200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Wheel-lip moldings $75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player$125$125  
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Near-field communications (NFC)  $25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Headlight washers$50$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$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$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
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
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 legrest, right second row seat   $500
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 thigh support length adjuster, second row seats  $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
Active stabilizer bars $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension   $500
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Total Value of Features$10,290$10,865$14,980$24,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$575$4,690$14,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-489-526-678

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

Model Year20092018
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
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%

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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