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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: $82,185

Porsche Cayenne   
Difference: $70,515

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132013201320092009
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseDieselSS HybridGTSS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $48,850 $55,750 $65,850 $69,850 $82,050 $147,450 $198,950
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690    
18-way adaptive power front seats 480 480 480 480 1,815    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655 3,655 3,655 3,655      
Synthetic suede headliner 1,990 1,990 1,990 1,990      
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,020   1,020   1,020    
Panoramic sunroof 660 660 660 660 660    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 950 950
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595      
Laminated front side windows 1,120 1,120 1,120 1,120 1,120    
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650 650 650    
Wood trim 995 995 1,340 1,340 345    
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750 750    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 3,980 3,980          
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 615 615 615 615 615    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790 790 790    
Premium Package Plus 10,180 10,180 11,670 11,670      
Auto-dimming mirrors         420    
Light Comfort Package         250    
Heated front seats         525    
Sunshades, second row, power         450    
Heated second row seats         525    
Rearview camera         1,750    
PCM         3,675    
Cooled or ventilated front seats         800    
Blind spot warning system         850    
Chronometer         270    
iPod integration           425 425
Heated steering wheel             470
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0 0    
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0 0 0 0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0 0      
Synthetic suede headliner 0 0 0 0      
Proximity key 0 0 0 0 0    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 0   0   0    
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0 0 0    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0 0 0 0 884 884
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506      
Laminated front side windows 0 0 0 0 0    
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0 0    
Wood trim 0 0 0 0 0    
Satellite radio 638 638 638 638 638    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,542 2,542          
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0    
Premium Package Plus 0 0 0 0      
Auto-dimming mirrors         0    
Light Comfort Package         0    
Heated front seats         0    
Sunshades, second row, power         0    
Heated second row seats         0    
Rearview camera         0    
PCM         0    
Cooled or ventilated front seats         0    
Blind spot warning system         0    
Chronometer         0    
iPod integration           395 395
Heated steering wheel             437
Options (change) 32,360 31,340 30,215 29,195 22,160 1,375 1,845
Options (change) 3,686 3,686 1,144 1,144 638 1,279 1,716
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 3,000 3,000
Total Price $82,185 $88,065 $97,040 $100,020 $105,185 $152,700 $204,670

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Cayenne
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $67,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $138,177
Model Year2013201320132013201320092009
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseDieselSS HybridGTSS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine300hp V6240hp V6 D400hp V8380hp V6 H420hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T8T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11235, 11235, 11235, 11235, 11600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18275/45-20255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$82,185$88,065$97,040$100,020$105,185$152,700$204,670
Adjustments for Features0-675-1,400-525-1,525-2,700-2,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,185$87,390$95,640$99,495$103,660$150,000$201,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,205$13,455$17,310$21,475$0$51,945

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

Model Year2013201320132013201320092009
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseDieselSS HybridGTSS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700  
RWD     $0$0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35$35  
Parking guidance system - passive     $250$250
Power door closers     $300$300
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350  
Power trunk closer     $350$350
Remote window/roof operation     $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power     $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Night vision     $1750$1750
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 $100   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75  
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150  
Console without shifter     $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder     $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100 $100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 $250 $250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 $125 $125$125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400 $400 $400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15  
Wiper de-icer     $25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 $150 $150  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0 $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275  
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100$100$100  
Larger rear spoiler    $200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200   
Wheel-lip moldings    $75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100  
iPod integration     $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0  
SD Card slot     $25$25
Surround sound     $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200
USB port$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Chronometer    $100$100$100
Digital instruments     $0$0
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat     $100$100
Performance meter    $150  
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$300$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel      $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75  
Massage, driver seat     $100$100
Massage, passenger seat     $100$100
Memory system, second row seats     $150$150
Metal pedals    $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 recliner, second row seats     $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row     $25$25
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$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$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$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$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,165$8,840$9,565$8,690$9,690$10,865$10,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675$1,400$525$1,525$2,700$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-36-31-11-23-2,516-2,538

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

Model Year20132009
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
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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
Total Requested167588%
Total Not Requested22512%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested545092%
Total Not Requested4658%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Diesel

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
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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
Total Requested167588%
Total Not Requested22512%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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
Total Requested147587%
Total Not Requested22513%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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
Total Requested147587%
Total Not Requested22513%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested585093%
Total Not Requested4657%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
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
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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
Total Requested147587%
Total Not Requested22513%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested36537%

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