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

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

Lowest Total Price: $67,495

Porsche Cayman   
Difference: $40,480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelCaymanCaymanG-Class
TrimBaseSG550
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $51,900 $62,100 $107,100
Navigation system 3,430    
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0    
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055  
Convenience Package 2,230 2,230  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710  
Heated steering wheel 250 250  
Heated front seats 525 525  
CD changer, in-dash 650 650  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 980 980  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800  
Wood trim 890 890  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530  
Infotainment Package   3,640  
Navigation system 0    
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0    
Adaptive Sports Seats 0 0  
Convenience Package 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Heated steering wheel 0 0  
Heated front seats 0 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0 0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0 0  
Wood trim 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451  
Infotainment Package   0  
Options (change) 14,645 14,855 0
Options (change) 451 451 0
Destination 950 950 875
Total Price $67,495 $77,905 $107,975

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Cayman
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $90,808
Model Year201120112012
ModelCaymanCaymanG-Class
TrimBaseSG550
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine265hp H6320hp H6382hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9325, 11610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18265/60-18
Total Price$67,495$77,905$107,975
Adjustments for Features0-250-8,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,495$77,655$99,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,160$0

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

Model Year201120112012
ModelCaymanCaymanG-Class
TrimBaseSG550
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD w/low range  $2200
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Electrically heated windshield  $250
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat  $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Lockable front differential  $150
Lockable rear differential  $150
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Chrome brush guard  $750
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
External spare tire shell  $100
Externally-mounted spare  $0
Rear bumper protector  $40
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Running boards  $350
Skid plates  $150
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
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$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Total Value of Features$1,730$1,980$10,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$8,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4-8,273

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

Model Year20112012
ModelCaymanG-Class
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.1 in112.2 in
Length171.1 in184.5 in
Width70.9 in71.8 in
Height51.4 in76.0 in
Curb Weight2,977 lb.5,511 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.25.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in41.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft345.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.579.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

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 buckets100No
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 Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested112583%
Total Not Requested22517%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
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 Requested91562%
Total Not Requested55038%
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 buckets100No
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 Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested112583%
Total Not Requested22517%

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