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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: $90,590

Porsche Cayenne   
Difference: $62,110

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018201820092009
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneS-ClassS-Class
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $60,600 $66,700 $77,400 $98,600 $118,100 $161,600 $147,450 $198,950
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,310 2,310 2,310 2,310 2,310 2,310    
Premium Plus Package 9,100 6,780 7,490 5,830 3,670 3,250    
18-way adaptive power front seats 310 310 310 310        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,660 3,660 3,660          
Synthetic suede headliner 1,690 1,690 1,690          
Rear air vents with automatic controls 990 990 990 990 990 990    
Cooled or ventilated second row seats 780 780 780 780 780 780    
Panoramic sunroof 670 670            
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,110   1,110 1,110 1,110 1,110 950 950
Heated steering wheel 280 280 280 280 280 280   470
Wood trim 1,340 1,340 1,340 350 350 0    
Power door closers 780 780 780 780 780 780    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Laminated front side windows 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 3,990 3,990 3,990          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 800 800 800 800        
iPod integration             425 425
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Premium Plus Package 0 0 0 0 0 0    
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0 0 0        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0          
Synthetic suede headliner 0 0 0          
Rear air vents with automatic controls 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Cooled or ventilated second row seats 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Panoramic sunroof 0 0            
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0   0 0 0 0 884 884
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0 0   437
Wood trim 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Power door closers 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Laminated front side windows 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 0 0 0          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0        
iPod integration             395 395
Options (change) 28,940 25,510 26,660 14,670 11,400 10,630 1,375 1,845
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,279 1,716
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 3,000 3,000
Total Price $90,590 $93,260 $105,110 $114,320 $130,550 $173,280 $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 Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $62,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $141,245
Model Year20182018201820182018201820092009
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneS-ClassS-Class
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine300hp V6300hp V6420hp V6440hp V6520hp V8570hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10665, 14100, 10100, 10665, 14665, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18275/45-20265/50-19275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$90,590$93,260$105,110$114,320$130,550$173,280$152,700$204,670
Adjustments for Features0-8750-575-425-5,725-25-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,590$92,385$105,110$113,745$130,125$167,555$152,675$204,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$14,520$23,155$39,535$76,965$0$51,945

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

Model Year20182018201820182018201820092009
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneS-ClassS-Class
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700  
RWD      $0$0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35$35$35  
Parking guidance system - passive      $250$250
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Power trunk closer      $350$350
Remote app $25      
Remote window/roof operation      $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power      $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Ceramic brake rotors     $4000  
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Night vision      $1750$1750
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150 $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Console without shifter      $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder      $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175$175  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Wiper de-icer      $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300  
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Lockable rear differential     $150  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500    
Regenerative braking    $0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 $0 $0  
Body kit   $0   $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275$275  
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Larger rear spoiler   $200    
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0    
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200  
Wheel-lip moldings $75 $75 $75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0      
App support $0      
Apple CarPlay support $100      
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash      $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet $150      
iPod integration      $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years $0      
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0  
SD Card slot      $25$25
Surround sound $250  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200    $200$200
Traffic + travel information    $25$25  
Traffic information $25      
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50      
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Boost gauge   $75$75$75  
Chronometer     $100$100$100
Digital instruments      $0$0
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat      $100$100
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Performance meter     $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors      $25$25
Xenon HID headlights      $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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$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 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$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$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$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0   $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100  
Total Value of Features$10,590$11,465$10,590$11,165$11,015$16,315$10,615$10,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$875$0$575$425$5,725$25$50
Value of Feature Adjustments0-100-5-3-35-23-47

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

Model Year20182009
ModelCayenneS-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase114.0 in124.6 in
Length191.1 in205.0 in
Width78.7 in73.7 in
Height67.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,489 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

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested447585%
Total Not Requested80015%
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 length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested167588%
Total Not Requested22512%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested340082%
Total Not Requested72518%
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested157588%
Total Not Requested22512%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested327580%
Total Not Requested80020%
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 length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested147587%
Total Not Requested22513%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested302579%
Total Not Requested80021%
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 length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested147587%
Total Not Requested22513%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested162589%
Total Not Requested20011%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1625100%
Total Not Requested00%

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