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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: $62,045

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $8,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162012
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanR-Class
TrimBaseSGTSR350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $52,600 $64,100 $75,200 $52,690
Power sport seats 2,320 2,320    
Premium Package Plus 3,620 2,950 1,965  
Infotainment Package 3,990 3,990 3,990  
Rearview camera 1,515 1,515 1,515  
Power-folding mirrors 320 320 320  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 825 825 825 600
Heated steering wheel 270 270 270 225
CD changer, in-dash 670 670 670  
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520 520  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 165  
Rear wiper 360 360 360  
Wood trim 1,515 1,515    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 720
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0    
Adaptive sport seats plus     3,025  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     650  
Obstacle detection, rear       800
Xenon HID headlights       985
Premium 2 Package       4,400
Heated front seats       750
Power sport seats 0 0    
Premium Package Plus 0 0 0  
Infotainment Package 0 0 0  
Rearview camera 0 0 0  
Power-folding mirrors 0 0 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0 0 558
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0 209
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0  
Rear wiper 0 0 0  
Wood trim 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 670
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0    
Adaptive sport seats plus     0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     0  
Obstacle detection, rear       744
Xenon HID headlights       916
Premium 2 Package       4,092
Heated front seats       698
Options (change) 17,250 16,580 14,985 8,480
Options (change) 0 0 0 7,887
Destination 995 995 995 875
Total Price $70,845 $81,675 $91,180 $62,045

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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 GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,793
Model Year2016201620162012
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanR-Class
TrimBaseSGTSR350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine275hp H6325hp H6340hp H6302hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9445, 10445, 10440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19235/35-20255/50-19
Total Price$70,845$81,675$91,180$62,045
Adjustments for Features0-500-3,375-4,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,845$81,175$87,805$57,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,330$16,960$0

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

Model Year2016201620162012
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanR-Class
TrimBaseSGTSR350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
RWD$0$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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rear side airbags   $300
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents   $100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)  $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0 
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler   $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player   $0
iPod integration   $100
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0 
SD Card slot   $25
Surround sound $250$250$250
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Chronometer  $100 
Compass   $0
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Performance meter  $150 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding second row seats   $300
Folding third row seats   $600
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$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$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,695$4,195$7,070$8,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$3,375$4,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6-37-4,013

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

Model Year20162012
ModelCaymanR-Class
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase97.4 in126.6 in
Length172.4 in203.1 in
Width70.9 in77.1 in
Height50.9 in65.4 in
Curb Weight2,889 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
15.0 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.042.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.085.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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 seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested170069%
Total Not Requested77531%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested91572%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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 seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested120061%
Total Not Requested77539%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman GTS

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested115078%
Total Not Requested32522%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested95056%
Total Not Requested75044%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
App support0No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested116570%
Total Not Requested50030%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested137561%
Total Not Requested87539%

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