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Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $61,735

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $11,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,475

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $6,287

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelCaymanE-Class (2-door)
TrimSE550
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $59,100 $56,590
Base Invoice $51,567 $52,629
Power Seat Package 1,550  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 720
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990  
Floor mats 115  
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Navigation system 3,110  
Wood trim 890  
Heated front seats 480 750
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725 750
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360 780
Obstacle detection, rear 530 970
CD changer, remote 650  
Rear spoiler   300
Power Seat Package 1,318  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 669
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692  
Floor mats 98  
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Navigation system 2,644  
Wood trim 757  
Heated front seats 408 698
Illuminated door sill trim plates 616 698
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156 725
Obstacle detection, rear 451 902
CD changer, remote 553  
Rear spoiler   279
Options (change) 13,330 4,270
Options (change) 11,335 3,971
Destination 860 875
Total Price $73,290 $61,735
Total Invoice $63,762 $57,475

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,812
Model Year20082012
ModelCaymanE-Class (2-door)
TrimSE550
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine295hp H6402hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$73,290$61,735
Adjustments for Features0-4,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,290$56,875
Total Invoice$63,762$57,475
Adjustments for Features0-4,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,762$52,950

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year20082012
ModelCaymanE-Class (2-door)
TrimSE550
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
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
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Brake assist $50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Second-row low console $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,755$6,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,525

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year20082012
ModelCaymanE-Class (2-door)
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase95.1 in108.7 in
Length170.9 in185.0 in
Width70.9 in70.3 in
Height51.4 in55.0 in
Curb Weight3,075 lb.3,773 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume14.5 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

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