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

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Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $71,970

Porsche Cayman   
Difference: $15,030

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelCaymanCaymanGL
TrimBaseSGL550
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $51,900 $62,100 $85,300
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055  
Navigation system 3,430    
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0    
Convenience Package 2,230 2,230  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025 2,025  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090 2,090  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800  
Heated front seats 525 525  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725 725 600
Heated steering wheel 250 250 225
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615  
CD changer, in-dash 650 650  
Wood trim 890 890  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710  
Infotainment Package   3,640  
Adaptive Sports Seats 0 0  
Navigation system 0    
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0    
Convenience Package 0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0 0  
Heated front seats 0 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0 558
Heated steering wheel 0 0 209
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0 0  
Wood trim 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Infotainment Package   0  
Options (change) 19,120 19,330 825
Options (change) 451 451 767
Destination 950 950 875
Total Price $71,970 $82,380 $87,000

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Cayman
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $68,066
Model Year201120112012
ModelCaymanCaymanGL
TrimBaseSGL550
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine265hp H6320hp H6382hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9325, 11610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18295/40-21
Total Price$71,970$82,380$87,000
Adjustments for Features0-250-12,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,970$82,130$74,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,160$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year201120112012
ModelCaymanCaymanGL
TrimBaseSGL550
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat  $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Rear bumper protector  $40
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Running boards  $350
Skid plates  $150
Sunroof  $900
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 
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-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
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,165$2,415$14,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$12,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4-11,508

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20112012
ModelCaymanGL
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.1 in121.1 in
Length171.1 in200.6 in
Width70.9 in76.0 in
Height51.4 in72.4 in
Curb Weight2,977 lb.5,347 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.543.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.583.3 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 headlights150Yes
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 Requested127594%
Total Not Requested756%

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 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%
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 lights50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested127594%
Total Not Requested756%

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