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

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

Lowest Total Price: $69,100

Porsche Cayman   
Difference: $83,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,954

Porsche Cayman   
Difference: $81,934

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelCaymanCaymanS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseSS600S65 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $49,400 $59,100 $147,450 $198,950
Base Invoice $43,075 $51,567 $137,129 $185,024
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690    
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055    
Xenon HID headlights 1,090 1,090    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360 1,360    
Navigation system 3,110 3,110    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990 1,990    
Heated front seats 480 480    
Wood trim 890 890    
Floor mats 115 115    
Automatic climate control, front 550 550    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725 725 950 950
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530    
Synthetic suede headliner 1,180 1,180    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,735 1,735    
CD changer, remote 650 650    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587    
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597    
Xenon HID headlights 927 927    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156 1,156    
Navigation system 2,644 2,644    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692 1,692    
Heated front seats 408 408    
Wood trim 757 757    
Floor mats 98 98    
Automatic climate control, front 468 468    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 616 616 884 884
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451    
Synthetic suede headliner 1,003 1,003    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,475 1,475    
CD changer, remote 553 553    
Options (change) 18,840 18,840 950 950
Options (change) 16,019 16,019 884 884
Destination 860 860 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 3,000 3,000
Total Price $69,100 $78,800 $152,275 $203,775
Total Invoice $59,954 $68,446 $141,888 $189,783

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Cayman
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $66,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $66,443
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelCaymanCaymanS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseSS600S65 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine245hp H6295hp H6510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionM5M6T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 7600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$69,100$78,800$152,275$203,775
Adjustments for Features0-150-16,625-16,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,100$78,650$135,650$187,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,550$0$51,575
Total Invoice$59,954$68,446$141,888$189,783
Adjustments for Features0-130-15,491-15,414
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,954$68,316$126,397$174,369
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,362$0$47,972

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

Model Year2008200820092009
ModelCaymanCaymanS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseSS600S65 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250
Power door closers  $300$300
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Night vision  $1750$1750
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Residual heat  $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Chronometer  $100$100
Cornering lights  $50$50
Digital instruments  $0$0
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100
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 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Memory system, second row seats  $150$150
Metal pedals$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
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 headrest height adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Power recliner, second row seats  $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
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
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats  $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,215$2,365$18,840$18,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$16,625$16,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-130-15,491-15,414

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

Model Year20082009
ModelCaymanS-Class
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase95.1 in124.6 in
Length170.9 in205.0 in
Width70.9 in73.7 in
Height51.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,966 lb.4,466 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume14.5 ft316.3 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%

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