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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: $88,985

Porsche Cayman S   
Difference: $16,490

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelCaymanM-Class
TrimSML63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $62,100 $96,100
Infotainment Package 3,640  
Sport Chrono Package 960  
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
7-speed automated manual 3,420  
Convenience Package 2,230  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800  
Heated front seats 525  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 1,295  
Wood trim 890  
CD changer, in-dash 650  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,180 1,920
AMG Performance Package   6,550
Infotainment Package 0  
Sport Chrono Package 0  
Adaptive Sports Seats 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Convenience Package 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0  
Heated front seats 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 0  
Wood trim 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,003 1,786
AMG Performance Package   6,092
Options (change) 25,935 8,470
Options (change) 1,454 7,878
Destination 950 905
Total Price $88,985 $105,475

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $86,176
Model Year20112013
ModelCaymanM-Class
TrimSML63 AMG
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)235/40-18265/45-20
Total Price$88,985$105,475
Adjustments for Features0-10,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,985$95,185

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

Model Year20112013
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 app $25
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
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
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 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
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 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
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$2,680$12,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,576

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

Model Year20112013
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

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%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested122591%
Total Not Requested1259%

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%
AMG Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Raised top speed limiter0No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
turbocharged
5.5L V8
DOHC-4v
550 hp@5750
560 lb-ft@2000
1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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