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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: $88,605

Porsche Cayman S   
Difference: $30,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $76,781

Porsche Cayman S   
Difference: $33,815

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Model Year20082018
ModelCaymanCLS
TrimSAMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,100 $108,900
Base Invoice $51,567 $101,277
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690  
Xenon HID headlights 1,090  
Sport Chrono Package 920  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690  
Navigation system 3,110  
Audio controls on steering wheel 990  
Floor mats 115  
Heated front seats 480  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,735  
Wood trim 890  
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,180  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 1,105  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 8,950
CD changer, remote 650  
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587  
Xenon HID headlights 927  
Sport Chrono Package 782  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587  
Navigation system 2,644  
Audio controls on steering wheel 842  
Floor mats 98  
Heated front seats 408  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,475  
Wood trim 757  
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 616  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,003  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 939  
Ceramic brake rotors 6,928 8,324
CD changer, remote 553  
Options (change) 28,645 8,950
Options (change) 24,354 8,324
Destination 860 995
Total Price $88,605 $118,845
Total Invoice $76,781 $110,596

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,299
Model Year20082018
ModelCaymanCLS
TrimSAMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine295hp H6577hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 7610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$88,605$118,845
Adjustments for Features0-11,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,605$107,545
Total Invoice$76,781$110,596
Adjustments for Features0-10,516
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,781$100,080

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082018
ModelCaymanCLS
TrimSAMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225
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 braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Brake assist $50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,130$13,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,516

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082018
ModelCaymanCLS
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in113.2 in
Length170.9 in194.5 in
Width70.9 in74.1 in
Height51.4 in55.8 in
Curb Weight2,966 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 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 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume14.5 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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