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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: $98,255

Porsche Cayman GT4   
Difference: $100,045

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelCaymanS-Class
TrimGT4S65 AMG
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $84,600 $194,000
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,025  
Auto-dimming mirrors 690  
PCM 2,965  
Porsche Dynamic Light System 690  
Automatic climate control, front 760  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,090  
Satellite radio 670  
Interior ambient lighting 340  
Heated front seats 530  
CD changer, in-dash 670  
Voice control for nav and audio 520  
6-speed manual 0  
iPod integration   425
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
Auto-dimming mirrors 0  
PCM 0  
Porsche Dynamic Light System 0  
Automatic climate control, front 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Satellite radio 0  
Interior ambient lighting 0  
Heated front seats 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
6-speed manual 0  
iPod integration   395
Options (change) 12,660 425
Options (change) 0 395
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 0 3,000
Total Price $98,255 $198,300

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Cayman GT4
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $85,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $170,018
Model Year20162008
ModelCaymanS-Class
TrimGT4S65 AMG
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine385hp H6604hp V12
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG11/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-20255/35-20
Total Price$98,255$198,300
Adjustments for Features0-14,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$98,255$183,615

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

Model Year20162008
ModelCaymanS-Class
TrimGT4S65 AMG
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Night vision $1750
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
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 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)$500 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Tall rear wing-type spoiler$500 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Off-road navigation system$0 
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 passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights $50
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights $125
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 
Aluminum trim$100 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Memory system, second row seats $150
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
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 tilt adjuster, second row seats $150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,555$18,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$14,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-13,677

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

Model Year20162008
ModelCaymanS-Class
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase97.4 in124.6 in
Length172.4 in205.0 in
Width70.9 in73.7 in
Height50.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,955 lb.5,035 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 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 Volume15.0 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman GT4

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%
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%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%
Porsche Dynamic Light System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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