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

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Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $64,665

Porsche Cayman   
Difference: $12,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,174

Porsche Cayman   
Difference: $15,519

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720082008
ModelCaymanCaymanCLSCLS
TrimBaseSCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,400 $58,900 $67,950 $93,550
Base Invoice $43,075 $51,392 $63,194 $87,002
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055    
Xenon HID headlights 1,090 1,090    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690    
CD changer, remote 650 650    
Navigation system 3,070 3,070    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360 1,360 910  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 1,120 1,120
Wood trim 890 890    
Floor mats 115 115    
Automatic climate control, front 550 550    
Heated front seats 480 480    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990 1,990    
Premium Package 2     4,770 4,035
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597    
Xenon HID headlights 927 927    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587    
CD changer, remote 553 553    
Navigation system 2,610 2,610    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156 1,156 846  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 1,042 1,042
Wood trim 757 757    
Floor mats 98 98    
Automatic climate control, front 468 468    
Heated front seats 408 408    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692 1,692    
Premium Package 2     4,436 3,753
Options (change) 14,470 14,470 6,800 5,155
Options (change) 12,304 12,304 6,324 4,795
Destination 795 795 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $64,665 $74,165 $76,925 $102,180
Total Invoice $56,174 $64,491 $71,693 $95,272

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Cayman
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,287
Model Year2007200720082008
ModelCaymanCaymanCLSCLS
TrimBaseSCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6295hp H6382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionM5M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 7480, 13480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$64,665$74,165$76,925$102,180
Adjustments for Features0-150-7,760-8,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,665$74,015$69,165$93,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,350$0$24,280
Total Invoice$56,174$64,491$71,693$95,272
Adjustments for Features0-130-7,232-8,144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,174$64,361$64,461$87,128
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,187$0$22,667

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2007200720082008
ModelCaymanCaymanCLSCLS
TrimBaseSCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo net$40$40  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Residual heat  $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Chronometer   $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,830$1,980$9,590$10,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$7,760$8,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-130-7,232-8,144

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20072008
ModelCaymanCLS
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in112.4 in
Length170.9 in193.0 in
Width70.9 in73.7 in
Height51.4 in54.7 in
Curb Weight2,966 lb.3,993 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume14.5 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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 seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Power decklid350No
Total Requested115046%
Total Not Requested137554%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Power decklid350No
Total Requested115046%
Total Not Requested137554%

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