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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: $83,670

Porsche Cayman S   
Difference: $10,094

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelCaymanCLS
TrimSCLS55 AMG
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,100 $86,600
Convenience Package 2,230  
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
7-speed automated manual 3,660  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 1,100
CD changer, in-dash 650 430
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
Wood trim 890  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025  
Heated front seats 525  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Infotainment Package 3,640  
Lighting Package   1,220
Satellite radio   699
Navigation system   1,240
Convenience Package 0  
Adaptive Sports Seats 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 1,023
CD changer, in-dash 0 400
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Wood trim 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Heated front seats 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Infotainment Package 0  
Lighting Package   1,135
Satellite radio   650
Navigation system   1,153
Options (change) 20,620 4,689
Options (change) 451 4,361
Destination 950 775
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $83,670 $93,764

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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: $6,274
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $82,413
Model Year20122006
ModelCaymanCLS
TrimSCLS55 AMG
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine320hp H6469hp V8
TransmissionS7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 11480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$83,670$93,764
Adjustments for Features0-3,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,670$89,944

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122006
ModelCaymanCLS
TrimSCLS55 AMG
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
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
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
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 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Off-road navigation system$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Cornering lights$50 
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
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$2,570$6,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,560

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122006
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.4,069 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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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See a complete comparison of Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS specs.

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested122591%
Total Not Requested1259%
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, 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 Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested41528%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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