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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: $59,195

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $8,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102011
ModelCaymanCaymanR-Class
TrimBaseSR350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $51,400 $61,500 $50,240
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550  
iPod integration 440 440  
Navigation system 3,110 3,110  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690  
Xenon HID headlights 1,560 1,560 985
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 720
CD changer, in-dash 650 650  
Wood trim 890 890  
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695  
Automatic climate control, front 550 550  
Audio controls on steering wheel 990 990  
Floor mats 90 90  
Heated steering wheel 210 210 225
Heated front seats 510 510 750
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725 725 600
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 800
Satellite radio 750 750  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595  
Traffic information 0 0  
Premium 1 Package     4,000
Power Seat Package 1,318 1,318  
iPod integration 0 0  
Navigation system 0 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587  
Xenon HID headlights 0 0 916
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 670
CD changer, in-dash 553 553  
Wood trim 757 757  
Bluetooth cell phone link 0 0  
Automatic climate control, front 468 468  
Audio controls on steering wheel 842 842  
Floor mats 0 0  
Heated steering wheel 0 0 209
Heated front seats 0 0 698
Illuminated door sill trim plates 616 616 558
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 744
Satellite radio 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0  
Traffic information 0 0  
Premium 1 Package     3,720
Options (change) 15,245 15,245 8,080
Options (change) 5,592 5,592 7,515
Destination 950 950 875
Total Price $67,595 $77,695 $59,195

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,600
Model Year201020102011
ModelCaymanCaymanR-Class
TrimBaseSR350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine265hp H6320hp H6268hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4235, 980, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18255/50-19
Total Price$67,595$77,695$59,195
Adjustments for Features00-6,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,595$77,695$52,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,100$0

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

Model Year201020102011
ModelCaymanCaymanR-Class
TrimBaseSR350
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat  $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
SD Card slot  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,445$2,445$8,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$6,235
Value of Feature Adjustments00-5,785

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

Model Year20102011
ModelCaymanR-Class
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.1 in126.6 in
Length171.1 in203.0 in
Width70.9 in77.1 in
Height51.4 in65.4 in
Curb Weight2,977 lb.4,950 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 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 ft315.2 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

Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
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
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested146561%
Total Not Requested95039%

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