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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: $88,305

Porsche Cayman S   
Difference: $29,525

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelCaymanGL
TrimSGL63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $62,100 $116,925
Infotainment Package 3,640  
Sport Chrono Package 960  
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Convenience Package 2,230  
7-speed automated manual 3,420  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,180  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800  
Heated front seats 525  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Wood trim 890  
CD changer, in-dash 650  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 980 0
Heated steering wheel 250  
Infotainment Package 0  
Sport Chrono Package 0  
Adaptive Sports Seats 0  
Convenience Package 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,003  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0  
Heated front seats 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Wood trim 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 0
Heated steering wheel 0  
Options (change) 25,255 0
Options (change) 1,454 0
Destination 950 905
Total Price $88,305 $117,830

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $92,083
Model Year20112013
ModelCaymanGL
TrimSGL63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine320hp H6550hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 11830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18295/40-21
Total Price$88,305$117,830
Adjustments for Features0-16,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,305$101,540

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20112013
ModelCaymanGL
TrimSGL63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power door closers $300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
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
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Running boards $350
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Off-road navigation system$0 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
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
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power release, second row seats $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 third row seats $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$2,890$19,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$16,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-15,158

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20112013
ModelCaymanGL
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.1 in121.0 in
Length171.1 in201.6 in
Width70.9 in76.4 in
Height51.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,075 lb.5,687 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.549.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.593.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

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%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
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, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested122591%
Total Not Requested1259%

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