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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: $75,230

Porsche Cayman S   
Difference: $11,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,410

Porsche Cayman S   
Difference: $15,204

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelCaymanE-Class
TrimSE55
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $59,100 $82,600
Base Invoice $51,567 $76,818
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Preferred Package 2,190  
Xenon HID headlights 1,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990  
Wood trim 890  
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360  
5-speed shiftable automatic 2,805  
CD changer, remote 650  
Lighting Package   990
CD changer, in-dash   430
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597  
Preferred Package 1,862  
Xenon HID headlights 927  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692  
Wood trim 757  
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156  
5-speed shiftable automatic 2,384  
CD changer, remote 553  
Lighting Package   921
CD changer, in-dash   400
Options (change) 15,270 1,420
Options (change) 12,983 1,321
Destination 860 775
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $75,230 $86,495
Total Invoice $65,410 $80,614

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,660
Model Year20082006
ModelCaymanE-Class
TrimSE55
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine295hp H6469hp V8
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 11420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$75,230$86,495
Adjustments for Features0-4,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,230$81,620
Total Invoice$65,410$80,614
Adjustments for Features0-4,544
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,410$76,070

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

Model Year20082006
ModelCaymanE-Class
TrimSE55
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50
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
Brake assist $50
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
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 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,880$7,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,544

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

Model Year20082006
ModelCaymanE-Class
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase95.1 in112.4 in
Length170.9 in190.9 in
Width70.9 in71.7 in
Height51.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,163 lb.4,277 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.568.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
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 Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Floor mats75Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested85067%
Total Not Requested42533%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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