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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: $96,380

Porsche Cayenne   
Difference: $118,625

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820182013
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneS-Class
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SS65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $60,600 $66,700 $77,400 $98,600 $118,100 $161,600 $212,000
18-way adaptive power front seats 310 310 310 310      
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  
Laminated front side windows 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,660 3,660 3,660        
Carbon fiber trim 2,340 2,340 2,340 1,340 1,340   0
Synthetic suede headliner 1,690 1,690 1,690        
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500    
Lane departure warning 700 700 700 700 700 700  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 990 990 990 990 990 990  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats 780 780 780 780 780 780  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,110   1,110 1,110 1,110 1,110  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590  
Panoramic sunroof 670 670          
Compass 280 280 280 280 280 280  
Power door closers 780 780 780 780 780 780  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 3,990 3,990 3,990        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 800 800 800 800      
Wood trim           0  
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0 0 0      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Premium Plus Package 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Laminated front side windows 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0        
Carbon fiber trim 0 0 0 0 0   0
Synthetic suede headliner 0 0 0        
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0 0 0 0    
Lane departure warning 0 0 0 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  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0   0 0 0 0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0 0          
Compass 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  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 0 0 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0      
Wood trim           0  
Options (change) 34,730 31,300 32,450 20,450 17,180 13,920 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 905
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $96,380 $99,050 $110,900 $120,100 $136,330 $176,570 $215,005

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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: $117,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $197,634
Model Year2018201820182018201820182013
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneS-Class
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SS65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine300hp V6300hp V6420hp V6440hp V6520hp V8570hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10665, 14100, 10100, 10665, 14665, 141200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18275/45-20265/50-19275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21255/35-20
Total Price$96,380$99,050$110,900$120,100$136,330$176,570$215,005
Adjustments for Features0-8750-575-425-5,300-1,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,380$98,175$110,900$119,525$135,905$171,270$213,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$14,520$23,145$39,525$74,890$0

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

Model Year2018201820182018201820182013
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneS-Class
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SS65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 
RWD      $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet      $100
Air compressor$35$35$35$35$35$35 
Parking guidance system - passive      $250
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Power trunk closer      $350
Remote app $25     
Remote window/roof operation      $15
Sunshade, rear, power      $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed      $200
Blind spot collision prevention      $150
Ceramic brake rotors     $4000 
Driver drowsiness monitor      $150
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention      $150
Night vision      $1750
Pedestrian detection, night      $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter      $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder      $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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Lockable rear differential$150$150$150$150$150$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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275$275 
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 
CD changer, in-dash      $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet $150     
iPod integration      $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
Surround sound $250  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200    $200
Traffic + travel information    $25$25 
Traffic information $25    $25
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge   $75$75$75 
Chronometer     $100$100
Digital instruments      $0
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat      $100
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Performance meter     $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors      $25
Xenon HID headlights      $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300$300 
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
Massage, passenger seat      $100
Massage, second row seats      $150
Memory system, second row seats      $150
Metal pedals   $75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats      $225
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 seatback bolsters, second row seats      $150
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
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats      $150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats      $50
Wood trim     $300 
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
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization      $50
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$15,890$12,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$875$0$575$425$5,300$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-90-5-3-32-1,513

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

Model Year20182013
ModelCayenneS-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase114.0 in124.6 in
Length191.1 in206.5 in
Width78.7 in73.7 in
Height67.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,489 lb.4,631 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

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 length 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 length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested167588%
Total Not Requested22512%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power thigh support length 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 length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested467589%
Total Not Requested60011%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power thigh support length 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 length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested360087%
Total Not Requested52513%
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
Power thigh support length 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 length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested157588%
Total Not Requested22512%

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 length 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 length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested147587%
Total Not Requested22513%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power thigh support length 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 length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested347585%
Total Not Requested60015%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power thigh support length 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 length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested322584%
Total Not Requested60016%
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 length 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 length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested147587%
Total Not Requested22513%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

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

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