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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: $104,620

Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid   
Difference: $4,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelCayenneS-Class
TrimS HybridS400 Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $70,900 $91,850
18-way adaptive power front seats 480  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,690  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 615  
Satellite radio 750  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
HD radio 370  
Traffic information 0  
Temporary spare tire 390  
Wood trim 1,340  
Compass 270  
CD changer, in-dash 650  
Laminated front side windows 1,120  
Auto-dimming headlights 550  
Panoramic sunroof 660 1,090
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,990 2,450
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,420 950
Lane departure warning 630  
Proximity key 1,090  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655  
Comfort Plus Package 11,670  
Rear Seat Package   3,040
Driver Assistance Package   2,900
Premium 2 Package   3,630
Heated steering wheel   490
Sunshades, second row, power   750
18-way adaptive power front seats 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0  
Satellite radio 638  
Voice control for nav and audio 506  
HD radio 0  
Traffic information 0  
Temporary spare tire 0  
Wood trim 0  
Compass 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0  
Laminated front side windows 0  
Auto-dimming headlights 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0 1,014
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 0 2,278
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 884
Lane departure warning 0  
Proximity key 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Comfort Plus Package 0  
Rear Seat Package   2,827
Driver Assistance Package   2,697
Premium 2 Package   3,376
Heated steering wheel   456
Sunshades, second row, power   698
Options (change) 32,725 15,300
Options (change) 1,144 14,230
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $104,620 $109,025

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $99,430
Model Year20142012
ModelCayenneS-Class
TrimS HybridS400 Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine380hp V6 H275hp V6 H
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/24 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/45-18
Total Price$104,620$109,025
Adjustments for Features-2,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$102,520$109,025

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

Model Year20142012
ModelCayenneS-Class
TrimS HybridS400 Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Air compressor$35 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power door closers $300
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Off-road navigation system$0 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Digital instruments $0
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Intersection assist$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, second row seats $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75
Power recliner, second row seats $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats $150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$7,590$5,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-430

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

Model Year20142012
ModelCayenneS-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase114.0 in124.6 in
Length190.8 in206.5 in
Width76.3 in73.7 in
Height67.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,938 lb.4,630 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 Hip Room0.0 in59.9 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 Hip Room0.0 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.7 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft316.4 ft3

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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%
Comfort Plus Package
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 dampers - 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
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested35026%
Total Not Requested100074%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested165079%
Total Not Requested45021%

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