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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: $91,765

Porsche Cayman S Black Edition   
Difference: $24,660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelCaymanCLS
TrimS Black EditionCLS63 AMG S
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,500 $106,550
Sport Chrono Package 960  
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
7-speed automated manual 3,660  
Limited-slip rear differential 950  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025  
Heated front seats 525  
CD changer, in-dash 650  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Audio controls on steering wheel 125  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 8,950
Sport Chrono Package 0  
Adaptive Sports Seats 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Limited-slip rear differential 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Heated front seats 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Ceramic brake rotors 0 8,324
Options (change) 23,315 8,950
Options (change) 451 8,324
Destination 950 925
Total Price $91,765 $116,425

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Cayman S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $98,300
Model Year20122015
ModelCaymanCLS
TrimS Black EditionCLS63 AMG S
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine330hp H6577hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 11610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$91,765$116,425
Adjustments for Features0-9,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,765$107,140

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122015
ModelCaymanCLS
TrimS Black EditionCLS63 AMG 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
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
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
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 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,280$12,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,640

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122015
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 S Black Edition

Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 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
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

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