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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: $57,645

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $7,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelCaymanCaymanR-Class
TrimBaseSR350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $51,900 $62,100 $52,690
Navigation system 3,430    
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0    
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550  
Convenience Package 2,230 2,230  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 720
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595  
CD changer, in-dash 650 650  
Wood trim 890 890  
Heated steering wheel 250 250 225
Heated front seats 525 525 750
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725 725 600
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 800
Infotainment Package   3,640  
Xenon HID headlights     985
Navigation system 0    
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0    
Power Seat Package 0 0  
Convenience Package 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 670
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0 0  
Wood trim 0 0  
Heated steering wheel 0 0 209
Heated front seats 0 0 698
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0 558
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 744
Infotainment Package   0  
Xenon HID headlights     916
Options (change) 12,700 12,910 4,080
Options (change) 451 451 3,795
Destination 950 950 875
Total Price $65,550 $75,960 $57,645

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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 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,798
Model Year201120112012
ModelCaymanCaymanR-Class
TrimBaseSR350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine265hp H6320hp H6302hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9325, 1180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18255/50-19
Total Price$65,550$75,960$57,645
Adjustments for Features0-250-4,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,550$75,710$52,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,160$0

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

Model Year201120112012
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 
Power rear side windows  $200
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50
Remote window/roof operation  $15
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
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
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound $250 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
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
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
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$2,695$2,945$7,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$4,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5-4,478

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

Model Year20112012
ModelCaymanR-Class
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.1 in126.6 in
Length171.1 in203.1 in
Width70.9 in77.1 in
Height51.4 in65.4 in
Curb Weight2,977 lb.4,961 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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested84057%
Total Not Requested62543%
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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%

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%

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