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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: $74,140

Porsche Cayman   
Difference: $20,130

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162011
ModelCaymanCaymanM-Class
TrimBaseSML63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $52,600 $64,100 $92,590
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825  
Infotainment Package 3,990 3,990  
Premium Package Plus 3,620 2,950  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,790  
Rearview camera 1,515 1,515  
Power-folding mirrors 320 320  
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 825 825 580
Heated steering wheel 270 270 225
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615  
Rear wiper 360 360  
Wood trim 1,515 1,515  
CD changer, in-dash 670 670  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710  
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0  
Infotainment Package 0 0  
Premium Package Plus 0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0  
Rearview camera 0 0  
Power-folding mirrors 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0 539
Heated steering wheel 0 0 209
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0  
Rear wiper 0 0  
Wood trim 0 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0  
Options (change) 20,545 19,875 805
Options (change) 0 0 748
Destination 995 995 875
Total Price $74,140 $84,970 $94,270

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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: $11,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $78,912
Model Year201620162011
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$74,140$84,970$94,270
Adjustments for Features0-500-8,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,140$84,470$85,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,330$0

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

Model Year201620162011
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 
AC power outlet  $100
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
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
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
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration  $100
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer  $100
Compass  $0
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$250
No leather in second row$-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$1,230$1,730$9,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$8,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6-7,831

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

Model Year20162011
ModelCaymanM-Class
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase97.4 in114.7 in
Length172.4 in188.5 in
Width70.9 in75.2 in
Height50.9 in70.1 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 in55.9 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 Hip Room0.0 in56.2 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
Power tilt adjuster, 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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested160089%
Total Not Requested20011%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested91572%
Total Not Requested35028%
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
Power tilt adjuster, 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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested160089%
Total Not Requested20011%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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