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

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Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $88,790

Porsche Cayman S   
Difference: $9,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelCaymanM-Class
TrimSML63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $61,500 $94,990
Sport Chrono Package 1,320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990  
Power Seat Package 1,550  
7-speed automated manual 3,420  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690  
iPod integration 440  
Navigation system 3,110  
Xenon HID headlights 1,560  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,385  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800  
Heated front seats 510  
Wood trim 890  
CD changer, in-dash 650  
Bluetooth cell phone link 695  
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Audio controls on steering wheel 990  
Floor mats 90  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Traffic information 0  
Satellite radio 750  
Heated steering wheel 210 225
Synthetic suede headliner 1,180 1,920
Sport Chrono Package 306  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692  
Power Seat Package 1,318  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587  
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 0  
Xenon HID headlights 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 616  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0  
Heated front seats 0  
Wood trim 757  
CD changer, in-dash 553  
Bluetooth cell phone link 0  
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Audio controls on steering wheel 842  
Floor mats 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Traffic information 0  
Satellite radio 0  
Heated steering wheel 0 209
Synthetic suede headliner 1,003 1,786
Options (change) 26,340 2,145
Options (change) 8,593 1,995
Destination 950 875
Total Price $88,790 $98,010

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $71,859
Model Year20102012
ModelCaymanM-Class
TrimSML63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine320hp H6518hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG14/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18265/45-20
Total Price$88,790$98,010
Adjustments for Features0-10,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,790$87,470

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year20102012
ModelCaymanM-Class
TrimSML63 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
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
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
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
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 wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
Off-road navigation system$0 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
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
Memory system, passenger seat $150
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$2,155$12,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,809

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year20102012
ModelCaymanM-Class
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.1 in114.8 in
Length171.1 in189.1 in
Width70.9 in75.2 in
Height51.4 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,075 lb.5,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.571.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
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 M-Class ML63 AMG

Synthetic suede headliner
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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