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

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Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,245

Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350   
Difference: $19,145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122011
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanGLK
TrimBaseSS Black EditionGLK350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $51,900 $62,100 $67,500 $35,500
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550 1,550  
Navigation system 3,430      
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0      
Convenience Package 2,230 2,230    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710   720
Wood trim 890 890    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 125  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725 725   700
Heated front seats 525 525 525 750
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530 800
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090 2,090 2,090  
Infotainment Package   3,640    
COMAND System       2,150
Leather seating surfaces       1,780
Premium 1 Package       3,200
Lighting Package       985
iPod integration       375
Rear spoiler       410
Power Seat Package 0 0 0  
Navigation system 0      
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0      
Convenience Package 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0   669
Wood trim 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0   651
Heated front seats 0 0 0 698
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451 744
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0  
Infotainment Package   0    
COMAND System       2,000
Leather seating surfaces       1,655
Premium 1 Package       2,976
Lighting Package       916
iPod integration       349
Rear spoiler       381
Options (change) 14,540 14,750 6,065 11,870
Options (change) 451 451 451 11,039
Destination 950 950 950 875
Total Price $67,390 $77,800 $74,515 $48,245

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,692
Model Year2012201220122011
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanGLK
TrimBaseSS Black EditionGLK350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine265hp H6320hp H6330hp H6268hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9325, 11325, 11?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19235/50-19
Total Price$67,390$77,800$74,515$48,245
Adjustments for Features-150-4000-5,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,240$77,400$74,515$43,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,160$7,275$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year2012201220122011
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanGLK
TrimBaseSS Black EditionGLK350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Power liftgate   $350
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags   $350
Temporary spare tire   $150
Trailer sway control   $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat   $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler   $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400 
Infotainment 
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 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Automatic headlights   $125
Compass   $0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100
Total Value of Features$1,855$2,105$1,705$6,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$400$0$5,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-3-70-4,843

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20122011
ModelCaymanGLK
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.1 in108.5 in
Length171.1 in178.3 in
Width70.9 in72.4 in
Height51.4 in66.9 in
Curb Weight2,977 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft323.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.554.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested86559%
Total Not Requested60041%
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 Black Edition

Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
COMAND System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested92562%
Total Not Requested57538%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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