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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: $107,550

Porsche Cayman GT4   
Difference: $7,610

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Model Year20162013
ModelCaymanCLS
TrimGT4CLS63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $84,600 $95,900
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,025  
Auto-dimming mirrors 690  
Automatic climate control, front 760  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
HD radio 1,040  
PCM 2,965  
Interior ambient lighting 340  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,090  
Heated front seats 530  
CD changer, in-dash 670  
Voice control for nav and audio 520  
App support 210  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 825 850
Carbon fiber trim 1,180 2,850
Ceramic brake rotors 7,400 12,625
6-speed manual 0  
Limited-slip rear differential   2,030
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
Auto-dimming mirrors 0  
Automatic climate control, front 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
HD radio 0  
PCM 0  
Interior ambient lighting 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Heated front seats 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
App support 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 791
Carbon fiber trim 0 2,651
Ceramic brake rotors 0 11,741
6-speed manual 0  
Limited-slip rear differential   1,888
Options (change) 21,955 18,355
Options (change) 0 17,071
Destination 995 905
Total Price $107,550 $115,160

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Cayman GT4
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $101,483
Model Year20162013
ModelCaymanCLS
TrimGT4CLS63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine385hp H6518hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-20255/35-19
Total Price$107,550$115,160
Adjustments for Features0-5,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$107,550$110,125

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20162013
ModelCaymanCLS
TrimGT4CLS63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Tall rear wing-type spoiler$500 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
Off-road navigation system$0 
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
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, passenger seat $150
No leather in second row$-300 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,780$7,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,685

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20162013
ModelCaymanCLS
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in113.2 in
Length172.4 in194.5 in
Width70.9 in74.1 in
Height50.9 in55.8 in
Curb Weight2,955 lb.4,277 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 Volume15.0 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman GT4

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
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%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested665100%
Total Not Requested00%

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