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

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Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $88,335

Porsche Cayman S   
Difference: $38,460

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelCaymanGLS
TrimSAMG GLS63
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $62,100 $125,300
Sport Chrono Package 960  
Convenience Package 2,230  
Infotainment Package 3,640  
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
7-speed automated manual 3,420  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 1,295 500
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Heated front seats 525  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
Wood trim 890  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,180  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Sport Chrono Package 0  
Convenience Package 0  
Infotainment Package 0  
Adaptive Sports Seats 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 0 465
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Heated front seats 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Wood trim 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,003  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Options (change) 25,285 500
Options (change) 1,454 465
Destination 950 995
Total Price $88,335 $126,795

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $99,589
Model Year20112018
ModelCaymanGLS
TrimSAMG GLS63
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$88,335$126,795
Adjustments for Features0-17,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,335$109,605

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20112018
ModelCaymanGLS
TrimSAMG GLS63
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 / cooled cup holders, front row $75
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 climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
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 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
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 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
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 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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$3,515$20,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$17,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-15,996

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20112018
ModelCaymanGLS
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.1 in121.1 in
Length171.1 in202.0 in
Width70.9 in76.1 in
Height51.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,075 lb.5,754 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

Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested117587%
Total Not Requested17513%
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%
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, 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 Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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