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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: $83,525

Porsche Cayman S   
Difference: $6,555

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelCaymanM-Class
TrimSML63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $62,100 $87,000
Infotainment Package 3,640  
Convenience Package 2,230  
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
7-speed automated manual 3,420  
CD changer, in-dash 650  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 770
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725 550
Voice control for nav and audio 595 510
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
Wood trim 890  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090  
Heated front seats 525  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
iPod integration   375
Infotainment Package 0  
Convenience Package 0  
Adaptive Sports Seats 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 716
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 512
Voice control for nav and audio 0 474
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Wood trim 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
Heated front seats 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
iPod integration   349
Options (change) 20,475 2,205
Options (change) 451 2,051
Destination 950 875
Total Price $83,525 $90,080

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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: $2,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $74,454
Model Year20112008
ModelCaymanM-Class
TrimSML63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine320hp H6503hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG11/14 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 11440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18295/40-20
Total Price$83,525$90,080
Adjustments for Features0-8,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,525$81,505

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

Model Year20112008
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 
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation $15
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
Hill descent control $250
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 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Roof rails $250
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 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Running boards $350
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Off-road navigation system$0 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Chronometer $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,620$11,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,981

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

Model Year20112008
ModelCaymanM-Class
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.1 in114.7 in
Length171.1 in188.5 in
Width70.9 in75.2 in
Height51.4 in71.5 in
Curb Weight3,075 lb.5,093 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in59.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.572.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested39027%
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%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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