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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: $83,275

Porsche Cayenne   
Difference: $79,700

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010201020122012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo SS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $45,500 $60,700 $99,900 $126,300 $159,500 $210,900
Obstacle detection, rear 990 990        
Comfort Package 1,290 1,290        
Light Comfort Package 650 650 650 650    
Automatic climate control, front 550          
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,990 2,990        
CD changer, remote 650 650 650 650    
Sunshades, second row 190 190 190 190    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,170 3,170        
Synthetic suede headliner 1,990 1,990        
Body kit 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390    
Front sport buckets 130 130        
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Rearview camera 1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680    
Navigation system 3,300 3,300        
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,690 1,690 1,690 1,690    
Heated second row seats 510 500        
Heated front seats 720 720        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,040 1,120 1,120 1,120    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Panoramic sunroof 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900    
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695 695 695    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595        
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750    
Laminated front side windows 1,120 1,120 1,120 1,120    
Compass 140 140 140 140    
Floor mats 150 150 150 150    
Wood trim 1,040 1,385 345 345    
iPod integration 440 440 440 440    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 290 290 290 0   0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710        
Obstacle detection, rear 842 842        
Comfort Package 0 0        
Light Comfort Package 0 0 0 0    
Automatic climate control, front 468          
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,542 2,542        
CD changer, remote 553 553 553 553    
Sunshades, second row 162 162 162 162    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,695 2,695        
Synthetic suede headliner 0 0        
Body kit 1,182 1,182 1,182 1,182    
Front sport buckets 110 110        
Proximity key 0 0 0 0    
Rearview camera 1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428    
Navigation system 2,805 2,805        
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,436 1,436 1,436 1,436    
Heated second row seats 0 425        
Heated front seats 0 0        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884 0 0 0    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,508 2,508 2,508 2,508    
Panoramic sunroof 3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315    
Bluetooth cell phone link 591 591 591 591    
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506        
Satellite radio 638 638 638 638    
Laminated front side windows 0 0 0 0    
Compass 81 81 81 81    
Floor mats 0 0 0 0    
Wood trim 884 1,177 293 293    
iPod integration 374 374 374 374    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 0 0 0   0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 604 604        
Options (change) 36,800 36,665 19,240 18,950 0 0
Options (change) 24,608 23,974 12,561 12,561 0 0
Destination 975 975 975 975 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,600 2,100
Total Price $83,275 $98,340 $120,115 $146,225 $162,975 $213,875

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Cayenne
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $71,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $130,651
Model Year201020102010201020122012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo SS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine290hp V6385hp V8500hp V8550hp 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)100, 12100, 12410, 14410, 141200, 151200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18275/45-19295/35-21255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$83,275$98,340$120,115$146,225$162,975$213,875
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-2,100-2,675-8,450-8,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,275$97,290$118,015$143,550$154,525$205,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,015$34,740$60,275$0$50,900

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

Model Year201020102010201020122012
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 liftgate$350$350$350$350  
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
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
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$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  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15  
Wiper de-icer    $25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0$0 $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  
Wheel-lip moldings   $75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200  
CD player$125$125$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
HD radio    $50$50
iPod integration    $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Off-road navigation system$0$0    
SD Card slot    $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
USB port$25$25$25$25  
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
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat    $100$100
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$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  
Massage, driver seat    $100$100
Massage, passenger seat    $100$100
Massage, second row seats    $150$150
Memory system, second row seats    $150$150
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225$225
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 seatback bolsters, 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 upper seatback recliner, second row seats    $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats    $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500  
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
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,590$8,640$9,690$10,265$16,140$16,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$2,100$2,675$8,450$8,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-266-237-248-7,871-7,867

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

Model Year20102012
ModelCayenneS-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase112.4 in124.6 in
Length188.9 in206.5 in
Width76.0 in73.7 in
Height66.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,763 lb.4,631 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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