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Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz CLK Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz CLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $65,155

Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK550   
Difference: $14,480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelCaymanCLK
TrimSCLK550
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $60,200 $55,150
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690  
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
iPod integration 440  
Navigation system 3,110 2,290
Xenon HID headlights 1,560  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710
Wood trim 890  
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Floor mats 90  
Heated front seats 500 710
Satellite radio 750 520
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,080 550
Heated steering wheel 190  
7-speed automated manual 3,420  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800  
CD changer, in-dash 650  
Premium III Package   1,000
Premium II Package   1,100
Premium I Package   2,250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587  
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597  
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 0 2,130
Xenon HID headlights 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 660
Wood trim 757  
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Floor mats 0  
Heated front seats 0 660
Satellite radio 0 484
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 512
Heated steering wheel 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0  
CD changer, in-dash 553  
Premium III Package   930
Premium II Package   1,024
Premium I Package   2,092
Options (change) 18,485 9,130
Options (change) 4,962 8,492
Destination 950 875
Total Price $79,635 $65,155

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz CLK

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK550
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,794
Model Year20092008
ModelCaymanCLK
TrimSCLK550
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine320hp H6382hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$79,635$65,155
Adjustments for Features0-3,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,635$61,985

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz CLK

Model Year20092008
ModelCaymanCLK
TrimSCLK550
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player $50
Off-road navigation system$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Memory system, passenger seat $150
No leather in second row$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,020$6,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,951

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz CLK

Model Year20092008
ModelCaymanCLK
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase95.1 in106.9 in
Length171.1 in183.2 in
Width70.9 in68.5 in
Height51.4 in55.4 in
Curb Weight3,075 lb.3,705 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in45.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume14.5 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK550

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested41522%
Total Not Requested150078%

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