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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: $86,275

Porsche Cayman S Black Edition   
Difference: $61,065

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelCaymanS-Class
TrimS Black EditionS63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $67,500 $139,500
Sport Chrono Package 960  
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
7-speed automated manual 3,660  
Heated front seats 525  
CD changer, in-dash 650  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090  
Audio controls on steering wheel 125  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025 4,450
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 2,810  
Wood trim, expanded coverage   950
Power rear seats   1,515
Sport Chrono Package 0  
Adaptive Sports Seats 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Heated front seats 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 4,139
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 0  
Wood trim, expanded coverage   884
Power rear seats   1,409
Options (change) 17,825 6,915
Options (change) 451 6,432
Destination 950 925
Total Price $86,275 $147,340

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Cayman S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $124,293
Model Year20122014
ModelCaymanS-Class
TrimS Black EditionS63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine330hp H6577hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 11590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19255/40-20
Total Price$86,275$147,340
Adjustments for Features0-12,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,275$135,090

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

Model Year20122014
ModelCaymanS-Class
TrimS Black EditionS63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power door closers $300
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
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 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
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
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Front splitter spoiler $200
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Off-road navigation system$0 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
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
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Memory system, second row seats $150
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75
Power recliner, second row seats $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
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
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats $150
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,740$15,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,398

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

Model Year20122014
ModelCaymanS-Class
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase95.1 in124.6 in
Length171.1 in206.5 in
Width70.9 in74.8 in
Height51.4 in58.7 in
Curb Weight2,910 lb.4,806 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in59.7 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in43.0 in
Cargo Volume14.5 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S Black Edition

Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
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
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%

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