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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: $93,565

Porsche Cayman R   
Difference: $25,280

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelCaymanCLS
TrimRAMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $66,300 $108,900
Sport Chrono Package 960  
Navigation system 3,110  
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0  
Auto-dimming mirrors 690  
7-speed automated manual 3,420  
Leather sport seats 0  
Xenon HID headlights 1,560  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Bluetooth cell phone link 0  
CD changer, in-dash 650  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Air conditioning 1,760  
Aux input 0  
Floor mats 0  
Heated front seats 525  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 8,950
Sport Chrono Package 0  
Navigation system 0  
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0  
Auto-dimming mirrors 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Leather sport seats 0  
Xenon HID headlights 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Bluetooth cell phone link 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Air conditioning 0  
Aux input 0  
Floor mats 0  
Heated front seats 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Ceramic brake rotors 0 8,324
Options (change) 26,315 8,950
Options (change) 451 8,324
Destination 950 995
Total Price $93,565 $118,845

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Cayman R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $97,995
Model Year20112018
ModelCaymanCLS
TrimRAMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine330hp H6577hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$93,565$118,845
Adjustments for Features0-12,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$93,565$106,810

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20112018
ModelCaymanCLS
TrimRAMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
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
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 
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
Sunroof $900
Tall rear wing-type spoiler$500 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Off-road navigation system$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
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
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Interior trim, special color$0 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,055$15,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,200

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20112018
ModelCaymanCLS
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in113.2 in
Length171.1 in194.5 in
Width70.9 in74.1 in
Height51.4 in55.8 in
Curb Weight2,910 lb.4,420 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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 R

Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested32581%
Total Not Requested7519%
Leather sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

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