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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: $77,485

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400   
Difference: $980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162017
ModelCaymanCaymanE-Class
TrimBaseSE400
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $52,600 $64,100 $62,300
Premium Package Plus 3,620 2,950  
Infotainment Package 3,990 3,990  
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,160 2,160  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,790  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,180 1,180  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,250 1,250 590
Auto-dimming headlights 520 520  
Rearview camera 1,515 1,515  
Power-folding mirrors 320 320  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320 1,320  
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520  
Rear wiper 360 360  
Wood trim 1,790 1,790  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 720
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0  
designo Edition     4,900
Premium 2 Package     7,600
Cooled or ventilated front seats     450
Premium Package Plus 0 0  
Infotainment Package 0 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0  
Synthetic suede headliner 0 0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 0 549
Auto-dimming headlights 0 0  
Rearview camera 0 0  
Power-folding mirrors 0 0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0  
Rear wiper 0 0  
Wood trim 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 670
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0  
designo Edition     4,557
Premium 2 Package     7,068
Cooled or ventilated front seats     419
Options (change) 24,870 24,200 14,260
Options (change) 0 0 13,263
Destination 995 995 925
Total Price $78,465 $89,295 $77,485

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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 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $62,082
Model Year201620162017
ModelCaymanCaymanE-Class
TrimBaseSE400
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine275hp H6325hp H6329hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9445, 10590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19245/45-18
Total Price$78,465$89,295$77,485
Adjustments for Features0-250-9,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,465$89,045$67,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,580$0

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

Model Year201620162017
ModelCaymanCaymanE-Class
TrimBaseSE400
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start via app  $75
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshades, second row  $125
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
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rollover sensor  $50
Tires, run-flat  $150
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer  $200
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear air vents  $100
Residual heat$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input$50$50 
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet  $150
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Near-field communications (NFC)  $25
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Folding third row seats  $600
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Rapid-heating front seats  $0
Rear-facing third row seats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Crosswind stabilization  $50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,255$3,505$12,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$9,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3-9,053

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

Model Year20162017
ModelCaymanE-Class
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase97.4 in115.7 in
Length172.4 in194.2 in
Width70.9 in73.7 in
Height50.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.4,300 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft335.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.064.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested230093%
Total Not Requested1757%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested91572%
Total Not Requested35028%
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
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested180091%
Total Not Requested1759%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested915100%
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
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested2500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Adaptive headlights200No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested170036%
Total Not Requested297564%

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