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

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

Lowest Total Price: $56,205

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $7,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,327

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $2,841

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelCaymanCaymanR-ClassR-Class
TrimBaseSR350R500
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $49,400 $59,100 $48,000 $55,500
Base Invoice $43,075 $51,567 $44,640 $51,645
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690    
Xenon HID headlights 1,090 1,090    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690
Navigation system 3,110 3,110    
Floor mats 115 115    
Wood trim 890 890    
Automatic climate control, front 550 550    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360 1,360 530 530
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 750 750
Heated front seats 480 480 690  
CD changer, remote 650 650    
Multicontour front seats     780 780
Lighting Package     890 890
Comfort Package     1,350 625
Trim Package     1,750 1,200
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587    
Xenon HID headlights 927 927    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587 642 642
Navigation system 2,644 2,644    
Floor mats 98 98    
Wood trim 757 757    
Automatic climate control, front 468 468    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156 1,156 493 493
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 698 698
Heated front seats 408 408 642  
CD changer, remote 553 553    
Multicontour front seats     725 725
Lighting Package     828 828
Comfort Package     1,256 581
Trim Package     1,628 1,116
Options (change) 13,210 13,210 7,430 5,465
Options (change) 11,233 11,233 6,912 5,083
Destination 860 860 775 775
Total Price $63,470 $73,170 $56,205 $61,740
Total Invoice $55,168 $63,660 $52,327 $57,503

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,646
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelCaymanCaymanR-ClassR-Class
TrimBaseSR350R500
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine245hp H6295hp H6268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionM5M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 780, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$63,470$73,170$56,205$61,740
Adjustments for Features0-150-6,235-6,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,470$73,020$49,970$55,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,550$0$5,060
Total Invoice$55,168$63,660$52,327$57,503
Adjustments for Features0-131-5,805-6,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,168$63,529$46,522$51,253
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,361$0$4,731

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

Model Year2008200820062006
ModelCaymanCaymanR-ClassR-Class
TrimBaseSR350R500
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50$50
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat  $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
CD changer, remote$200$200 $200
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation system$600$600  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125$125
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350$350
Total Value of Features$1,930$2,080$8,165$8,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$6,235$6,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-131-5,805-6,250

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

Model Year20082006
ModelCaymanR-Class
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.1 in126.6 in
Length170.9 in203.0 in
Width70.9 in75.7 in
Height51.4 in65.4 in
Curb Weight2,966 lb.4,842 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in60.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in59.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.542.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.585.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

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
Porsche Cayman S

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 R-Class R350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested67577%
Total Not Requested20023%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested46548%
Total Not Requested50052%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested67577%
Total Not Requested20023%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested26551%
Total Not Requested25049%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

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