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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: $48,505

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $12,855

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelCaymanCaymanR-Class
TrimBaseSR350 / R320
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $51,900 $62,100 $42,100
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550  
Convenience Package 2,230 2,230  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710
Wood trim 890 890  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725 725 550
Heated front seats 525 525 710
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 980 980  
Heated steering wheel 250 250  
CD changer, in-dash 650 650  
Lighting Package     910
Full Leather Seating Package     2,200
CD changer, remote     450
Power Seat Package 0 0  
Convenience Package 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 660
Wood trim 0 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0 512
Heated front seats 0 0 660
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 0  
Heated steering wheel 0 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0 0  
Lighting Package     846
Full Leather Seating Package     2,046
CD changer, remote     418
Options (change) 8,510 8,510 5,530
Options (change) 0 0 5,142
Destination 950 950 875
Total Price $61,360 $71,560 $48,505

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,556
Model Year201220122008
ModelCaymanCaymanR-Class
TrimBaseSR350 / R320
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine265hp H6320hp H6268hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4235, 980, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18255/55-18
Total Price$61,360$71,560$48,505
Adjustments for Features00-3,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,360$71,560$44,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,200$0

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

Model Year201220122008
ModelCaymanCaymanR-Class
TrimBaseSR350 / R320
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
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
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
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
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 seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Total Value of Features$2,420$2,420$6,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,935
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,664

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

Model Year20122008
ModelCaymanR-Class
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.1 in126.6 in
Length171.1 in203.0 in
Width70.9 in75.7 in
Height51.4 in65.4 in
Curb Weight2,977 lb.4,830 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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

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 seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%

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 seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

CD changer, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested145074%
Total Not Requested50026%

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