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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: $93,715

Porsche Cayman S Black Edition   
Difference: $151,910

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelCaymanS-Class
TrimS Black EditionAMG S65
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $67,500 $234,050
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
7-speed automated manual 3,660  
Heated steering wheel 250  
Heated front seats 525  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090  
CD changer, in-dash 650  
Audio controls on steering wheel 125  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 8,950
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 2,810  
Adaptive Sports Seats 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Heated steering wheel 0  
Heated front seats 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Ceramic brake rotors 0 8,324
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 0  
Options (change) 25,265 8,950
Options (change) 451 8,324
Destination 950 925
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $93,715 $245,625

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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: $132,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $209,009
Model Year20122016
ModelCaymanS-Class
TrimS Black EditionAMG S65
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine330hp H6621hp V12
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 111940, 24
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19255/40-20
Total Price$93,715$245,625
Adjustments for Features0-19,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$93,715$226,065

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

Model Year20122016
ModelCaymanS-Class
TrimS Black EditionAMG 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
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
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
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
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25
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
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
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
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front row armrests $100
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather headliner $1000
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 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
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting $1000
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $5500
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels$350 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension $500
Crosswind stabilization $50
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,555$24,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$19,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-18,206

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

Model Year20122016
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

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S Black Edition

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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