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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: $79,195

Porsche Cayenne   
Difference: $69,305

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseSS HybridS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $48,200 $65,000 $69,000 $144,200 $194,000
18-way adaptive power front seats 480 480 480    
Adaptive cruise control 2,490 2,490 2,490    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 3,980        
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650    
Laminated front side windows 1,120 1,120 1,120    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595    
Satellite radio 750 750 750    
Wood trim 995 1,340 1,340    
Panoramic sunroof 660 660 660    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 615 615 615    
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Synthetic suede headliner 1,990 1,990 1,990    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655 3,655 3,655    
Premium Package Plus 10,160 11,650 11,650    
iPod integration       425 425
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0 0    
Adaptive cruise control 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,542        
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0    
Laminated front side windows 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506    
Satellite radio 638 638 638    
Wood trim 0 0 0    
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 0 0    
Proximity key 0 0 0    
Synthetic suede headliner 0 0 0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0    
Premium Package Plus 0 0 0    
iPod integration       395 395
Options (change) 30,020 27,875 27,875 425 425
Options (change) 3,686 1,144 1,144 395 395
Destination 975 975 975 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 3,000 3,000
Total Price $79,195 $93,850 $97,850 $148,500 $198,300

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Cayenne
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $65,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $132,585
Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseSS HybridS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionM6T8T8T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11235, 11235, 11600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$79,195$93,850$97,850$148,500$198,300
Adjustments for Features0-1,400-1,200-3,975-3,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,195$92,450$96,650$144,525$194,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,255$17,455$0$49,875

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

Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseSS HybridS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Air compressor$35$35$35  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250
Power door closers   $300$300
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power trunk closer   $350$350
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Night vision   $1750$1750
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Console with shifter$150$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0  
SD Card slot   $25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
USB port$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Chronometer   $100$100
Digital instruments   $0$0
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat   $100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200$200
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
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 seat belt height adjusters, front row   $25$25
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats   $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50$50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,940$9,340$9,140$11,915$11,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,400$1,200$3,975$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-32-26-3,704-3,632

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

Model Year20122008
ModelCayenneS-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase114.0 in124.6 in
Length190.8 in205.0 in
Width76.3 in73.7 in
Height67.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,399 lb.4,466 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.7 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft316.3 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 buckets100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested167588%
Total Not Requested22512%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested545092%
Total Not Requested4658%

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 buckets100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested147587%
Total Not Requested22513%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested585093%
Total Not Requested4657%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid

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 buckets100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested147587%
Total Not Requested22513%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested585093%
Total Not Requested4657%

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