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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: $85,415

Porsche Cayman R   
Difference: $55,760

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelCaymanS-Class
TrimRS63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $66,300 $139,300
Sport Chrono Package 960  
Auto-dimming mirrors 690  
7-speed automated manual 3,420  
Xenon HID headlights 1,560  
Leather sport seats 0  
Navigation system 3,110  
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Floor mats 0  
CD changer, in-dash 650  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Air conditioning 1,760  
Bluetooth cell phone link 0  
Heated front seats 525  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655  
Sport Chrono Package 0  
Auto-dimming mirrors 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Xenon HID headlights 0  
Leather sport seats 0  
Navigation system 0  
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Floor mats 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Air conditioning 0  
Bluetooth cell phone link 0  
Heated front seats 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Options (change) 18,165 0
Options (change) 451 0
Destination 950 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $85,415 $141,175

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Cayman R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $118,075
Model Year20112012
ModelCaymanS-Class
TrimRS63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine330hp H6536hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19255/35-20
Total Price$85,415$141,175
Adjustments for Features0-12,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,415$128,340

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

Model Year20112012
ModelCaymanS-Class
TrimRS63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power door closers $300
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows $200
Sunroof $900
Tall rear wing-type spoiler$500 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Off-road navigation system$0 
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Digital instruments $0
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Interior trim, special color$0 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$3,530$16,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,948

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See a complete comparison of Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class features.

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

Model Year20112012
ModelCaymanS-Class
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase95.1 in124.6 in
Length171.1 in206.5 in
Width70.9 in73.7 in
Height51.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,910 lb.4,916 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.9 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 Hip Room0.0 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume14.5 ft316.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Porsche Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class specs.

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman R

Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested32581%
Total Not Requested7519%
Leather sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

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