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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: $65,305

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $17,040

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelCaymanE-Class (2-door)
TrimSE550
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $62,100 $55,450
Infotainment Package 3,640  
Convenience Package 2,230  
Power Seat Package 1,550  
7-speed automated manual 3,660  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800  
Heated front seats 525  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 980 760
Heated steering wheel 250  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725 750
Wood trim 890  
CD changer, in-dash 650  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 720
Premium 2 Package   2,450
Premium 1 Package   4,000
Rear spoiler   300
Infotainment Package 0  
Convenience Package 0  
Power Seat Package 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0  
Heated front seats 0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 707
Heated steering wheel 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 698
Wood trim 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 669
Premium 2 Package   2,279
Premium 1 Package   3,720
Rear spoiler   279
Options (change) 19,295 8,980
Options (change) 0 8,352
Destination 950 875
Total Price $82,345 $65,305

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,671
Model Year20122011
ModelCaymanE-Class (2-door)
TrimSE550
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine320hp H6382hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 11610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$82,345$65,305
Adjustments for Features0-4,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,345$60,820

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

Model Year20122011
ModelCaymanE-Class (2-door)
TrimSE550
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
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 seat belt presenters, front row $100
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
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 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Off-road navigation system$0 
SD Card slot $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Cornering lights$50 
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
Total Value of Features$2,055$6,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,175

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

Model Year20122011
ModelCaymanE-Class (2-door)
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase95.1 in108.7 in
Length171.1 in185.0 in
Width70.9 in70.3 in
Height51.4 in55.0 in
Curb Weight3,075 lb.3,685 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
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%
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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested149064%
Total Not Requested82536%

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