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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: $108,925

Porsche Cayman GT4   
Difference: $144,550

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017
ModelCaymanS-Class
TrimGT4AMG S65
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $84,600 $236,250
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,025  
Auto-dimming mirrors 690  
Porsche Dynamic Light System 690  
Automatic climate control, front 760  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,090  
Heated front seats 530  
CD changer, in-dash 670  
HD radio 1,040  
PCM 2,965  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 825  
App support 210  
Voice control for nav and audio 520  
Wheels, dark finish 685 0
Carbon fiber trim 1,180 3,700
Ceramic brake rotors 7,400 8,950
Interior ambient lighting 340  
6-speed manual 0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel   500
Painted brake calipers (optional)   700
Black exterior trim (optional)   750
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
Auto-dimming mirrors 0  
Porsche Dynamic Light System 0  
Automatic climate control, front 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Heated front seats 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0  
HD radio 0  
PCM 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0  
App support 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Wheels, dark finish 0 0
Carbon fiber trim 0 3,441
Ceramic brake rotors 0 8,324
Interior ambient lighting 0  
6-speed manual 0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel   465
Painted brake calipers (optional)   651
Black exterior trim (optional)   698
Options (change) 23,330 14,600
Options (change) 0 13,579
Destination 995 925
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $108,925 $253,475

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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: $125,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $217,066
Model Year20162017
ModelCaymanS-Class
TrimGT4AMG S65
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine385hp H6621hp V12
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG13/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 91940, 24
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-20255/40-20
Total Price$108,925$253,475
Adjustments for Features0-19,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$108,925$234,290

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

Model Year20162017
ModelCaymanS-Class
TrimGT4AMG S65
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
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
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
Night vision $1750
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection, night $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
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 
Fragrance atomizer $200
Heated washer fluid system $50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents $100
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100
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 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking$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 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input$50 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
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
Surround sound $250
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 
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
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
Heated front row armrests $100
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
No leather in second row$-300 
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 
Rapid-heating front seats $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting $1000
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $5500
Camera-linked adaptive suspension $500
Crosswind stabilization $50
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,380$22,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$19,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-17,856

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

Model Year20162017
ModelCaymanS-Class
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase97.4 in115.9 in
Length172.4 in197.9 in
Width70.9 in74.7 in
Height50.9 in55.8 in
Curb Weight2,955 lb.4,870 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 Volume15.0 ft310.4 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%
Porsche Dynamic Light System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested15075%
Total Not Requested5025%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested665100%
Total Not Requested00%

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