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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: $76,040

Porsche Cayman   
Difference: $17,350

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162008
ModelCaymanCaymanM-Class
TrimBaseSML63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $52,600 $64,100 $87,000
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825  
Infotainment Package 3,990 3,990  
Premium Package Plus 3,620 2,950  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,170 2,170  
CD changer, in-dash 670 670  
Rearview camera 1,515 1,515  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,790  
Power-folding mirrors 320 320  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 825 825 550
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520 510
Wood trim 1,515 1,515  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615  
Rear wiper 360 360  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710  
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0  
Obstacle detection, rear     770
iPod integration     375
Proximity key     1,110
Adaptive cruise control     2,200
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0  
Infotainment Package 0 0  
Premium Package Plus 0 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0 0  
Rearview camera 0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0  
Power-folding mirrors 0 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0 512
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 474
Wood trim 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0  
Rear wiper 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0  
Obstacle detection, rear     716
iPod integration     349
Proximity key     1,032
Adaptive cruise control     2,046
Options (change) 22,445 21,775 5,515
Options (change) 0 0 5,129
Destination 995 995 875
Total Price $76,040 $86,870 $93,390

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Cayman
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $78,968
Model Year201620162008
ModelCaymanCaymanM-Class
TrimBaseSML63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine275hp H6325hp H6503hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9445, 10440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19295/40-20
Total Price$76,040$86,870$93,390
Adjustments for Features0-500-7,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,040$86,370$85,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,330$0

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

Model Year201620162008
ModelCaymanCaymanM-Class
TrimBaseSML63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
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$40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Running boards  $350
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,945$3,445$10,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$7,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6-6,957

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

Model Year20162008
ModelCaymanM-Class
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase97.4 in114.7 in
Length172.4 in188.5 in
Width70.9 in75.2 in
Height50.9 in71.5 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.4,706 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
15.0 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.072.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Unbranded, 235W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested82565%
Total Not Requested44035%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested225091%
Total Not Requested2259%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested82590%
Total Not Requested9010%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested175089%
Total Not Requested22511%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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