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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: $87,475

Porsche Cayman S   
Difference: $19,540

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelCaymanCLS
TrimSCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $60,200 $99,050
7-speed automated manual 3,420  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690  
iPod integration 440  
Navigation system 3,110  
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Xenon HID headlights 1,560  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 1,105  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,180  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990  
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Audio controls on steering wheel 990  
Floor mats 90  
Heated front seats 500  
Wood trim 890  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025  
CD changer, in-dash 650  
Satellite radio 750  
Bluetooth cell phone link 695  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 1,180
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800  
Premium Package 1   3,310
7-speed automated manual 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587  
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 0  
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597  
Xenon HID headlights 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 0  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,003  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692  
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 842  
Floor mats 0  
Heated front seats 0  
Wood trim 757  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather -306  
CD changer, in-dash 553  
Satellite radio 0  
Bluetooth cell phone link 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 1,097
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0  
Premium Package 1   3,022
Options (change) 26,325 4,490
Options (change) 8,644 4,119
Destination 950 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $87,475 $107,015

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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: $13,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $84,376
Model Year20092011
ModelCaymanCLS
TrimSCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine320hp H6507hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9510, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$87,475$107,015
Adjustments for Features0-6,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,475$100,855

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20092011
ModelCaymanCLS
TrimSCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
Off-road navigation system$0 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Chronometer $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
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 thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,005$8,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,740

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20092011
ModelCaymanCLS
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in112.4 in
Length171.1 in193.0 in
Width70.9 in73.7 in
Height51.4 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,075 lb.4,097 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.3 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 ft315.9 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 seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%

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 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested102555%
Total Not Requested82545%

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