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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: $76,575

Porsche Cayman   
Difference: $6,720

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152009
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanGL
TrimBaseSGTSGL550
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $52,600 $63,800 $75,200 $81,300
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825 3,025  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,160 2,160    
Premium Package Plus 3,620 2,950 1,965  
Infotainment Package 3,990 3,990 3,990  
Power-folding mirrors 320 320 320  
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520 520  
Rearview camera 1,515 1,515 1,515  
Heated steering wheel 270 270 270 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,790    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 825 825 825 570
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 165  
Rear wiper 360 360 360  
CD changer, in-dash 670 670 670  
Wood trim 1,790 1,790    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710  
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0    
Cooled or ventilated front seats     730 550
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     650  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0    
Premium Package Plus 0 0 0  
Infotainment Package 0 0 0  
Power-folding mirrors 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0  
Rearview camera 0 0 0  
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0 0 530
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0  
Rear wiper 0 0 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0  
Wood trim 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0    
Cooled or ventilated front seats     0 512
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     0  
Options (change) 22,980 22,310 15,715 1,120
Options (change) 0 0 0 1,042
Destination 995 995 995 875
Total Price $76,575 $87,105 $91,910 $83,295

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz GL GL550
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $67,511
Model Year2015201520152009
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanGL
TrimBaseSGTSGL550
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine275hp H6325hp H6340hp H6382hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9445, 10445, 10440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19235/35-20295/40-21
Total Price$76,575$87,105$91,910$83,295
Adjustments for Features0-250-2,025-9,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,575$86,855$89,885$73,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,280$13,310$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year2015201520152009
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanGL
TrimBaseSGTSGL550
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125
Power liftgate   $350
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rear side airbags   $300
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Temporary spare tire   $150
Trailer sway control   $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net   $40
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)  $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0 
Rear bumper protector   $40
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400 
Running boards   $350
Sunroof   $900
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player   $0
iPod integration   $100
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0 
SD Card slot   $25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Chronometer  $100 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Performance meter  $150 
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 door panel trim$250$250 $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats   $200
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,280$3,530$5,305$12,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$2,025$9,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3-22-9,042

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20152009
ModelCaymanGL
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase97.4 in121.1 in
Length172.4 in200.6 in
Width70.9 in76.0 in
Height50.9 in72.4 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.5,281 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
15.0 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.043.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.083.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

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
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested230093%
Total Not Requested1757%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested91572%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

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
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested180091%
Total Not Requested1759%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman GTS

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
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested130088%
Total Not Requested17512%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested116570%
Total Not Requested50030%

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