Porsche Cayman Porsche Cayman 2011 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2016

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

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

Lowest Total Price: $95,415

Porsche Cayman R   
Difference: $150,210

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelCaymanS-Class
TrimRAMG S65
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $66,300 $234,050
7-speed automated manual 3,420  
Auto-dimming mirrors 690  
Navigation system 3,110  
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0  
Leather sport seats 0  
Xenon HID headlights 1,560  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Heated front seats 525  
Air conditioning 1,760  
CD changer, in-dash 650  
Bluetooth cell phone link 0  
Floor mats 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 8,950
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 2,810  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Auto-dimming mirrors 0  
Navigation system 0  
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0  
Leather sport seats 0  
Xenon HID headlights 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Heated front seats 0  
Air conditioning 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0  
Bluetooth cell phone link 0  
Floor mats 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Ceramic brake rotors 0 8,324
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 0  
Options (change) 28,165 8,950
Options (change) 451 8,324
Destination 950 925
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $95,415 $245,625

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Porsche Cayman dealer quotes or Mercedes-Benz S-Class dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Cayman R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $128,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $206,729
Model Year20112016
ModelCaymanS-Class
TrimRAMG S65
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine330hp H6621hp V12
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 91940, 24
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19255/40-20
Total Price$95,415$245,625
Adjustments for Features0-22,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,415$223,615

Return to top

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

Model Year20112016
ModelCaymanS-Class
TrimRAMG S65
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power door closers $300
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night $50
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Night vision $1750
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection, night $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Second-row low console $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Fragrance atomizer $200
Heated washer fluid system $50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Carbon fiber engine cover $0
Front splitter spoiler $200
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Tall rear wing-type spoiler$500 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25
Off-road navigation system$0 
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Headlights with Swarovski crystal accents $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front row armrests $100
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Interior trim, special color$0 
Leather headliner $1000
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 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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting $1000
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $5500
Alloy wheels$350 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension $500
Crosswind stabilization $50
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$4,080$26,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$22,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-20,486

Return to top

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

Model Year20112016
ModelCaymanS-Class
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase95.1 in115.9 in
Length171.1 in197.9 in
Width70.9 in74.7 in
Height51.4 in55.8 in
Curb Weight2,910 lb.4,903 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.20.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in60.6 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume14.5 ft310.4 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman R

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%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Porsche models.