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

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Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $76,015

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400   
Difference: $22,975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelCaymanE-Class
TrimGT4E400
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $84,600 $58,900
PCM 2,965  
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,025  
Auto-dimming mirrors 690  
Automatic climate control, front 760  
Porsche Dynamic Light System 690  
Interior ambient lighting 340  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 720
HD radio 1,040  
Voice control for nav and audio 520  
App support 210  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 825 350
Heated front seats 530  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,090  
6-speed manual 0  
Multicontour Front Seats w/ Massage Feature   950
designo Edition   4,200
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450
Premium 2 Package   6,600
Rear spoiler   350
AWD   2,500
PCM 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
Auto-dimming mirrors 0  
Automatic climate control, front 0  
Porsche Dynamic Light System 0  
Interior ambient lighting 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 670
HD radio 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
App support 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 326
Heated front seats 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
6-speed manual 0  
Multicontour Front Seats w/ Massage Feature   884
designo Edition   3,906
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419
Premium 2 Package   6,139
Rear spoiler   326
AWD   2,325
Options (change) 13,395 16,120
Options (change) 0 14,995
Destination 995 995
Total Price $98,990 $76,015

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman GT4
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,592
Model Year20162018
ModelCaymanE-Class
TrimGT4E400
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine385hp H6329hp V6
TransmissionM6T9
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-20245/45-18
Total Price$98,990$76,015
Adjustments for Features0-10,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$98,990$65,080

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20162018
ModelCaymanE-Class
TrimGT4E400
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225
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
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat $150
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer $200
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)$500 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Tall rear wing-type spoiler$500 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet $150
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25
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 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
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 
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,980$14,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,180

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20162018
ModelCaymanE-Class
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase97.4 in113.1 in
Length172.4 in190.0 in
Width70.9 in73.2 in
Height50.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,955 lb.4,681 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.1 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman GT4

PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested665100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%
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%
Porsche Dynamic Light System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested15075%
Total Not Requested5025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

Multicontour Front Seats w/ Massage Feature
FeatureValueRequested?
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested95059%
Total Not Requested65041%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Power trunk closer350No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested4009%
Total Not Requested397591%

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