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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: $91,925

Porsche Cayman S   
Difference: $33,100

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142017
ModelCaymanGLS
TrimSAMG GLS63
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $63,800 $124,100
Infotainment Package 3,990  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
Premium Package Plus 2,950  
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825  
7-speed automated manual 3,200  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,170  
Voice control for nav and audio 520  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 825  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Obstacle detection, front 330  
Power-folding mirrors 320  
Wood trim 1,790  
Rear wiper 360  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,180  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Infotainment Package 0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
Premium Package Plus 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Obstacle detection, front 0  
Power-folding mirrors 0  
Wood trim 0  
Rear wiper 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Synthetic suede headliner 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Options (change) 27,130 0
Options (change) 451 0
Destination 995 925
Total Price $91,925 $125,025

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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: $18,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $101,548
Model Year20142017
ModelCaymanGLS
TrimSAMG GLS63
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine325hp H6550hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)445, 10830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19295/40-21
Total Price$91,925$125,025
Adjustments for Features0-14,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,925$110,685

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20142017
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
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
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure warning $200
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
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 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking$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
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
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 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
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 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-folding third row seats $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$3,340$17,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$14,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-13,344

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20142017
ModelCaymanGLS
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase97.4 in121.1 in
Length172.4 in202.0 in
Width70.9 in76.1 in
Height50.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight2,976 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
15.0 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.049.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.093.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver 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
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested310095%
Total Not Requested1755%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver 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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested160089%
Total Not Requested20011%

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