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Porsche Macan vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Macan vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $84,440

Porsche Macan S   
Difference: $35,325

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012
ModelMacanMacanCLS
TrimSTurboCLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,900 $72,300 $94,900
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,740    
Premium Package Plus 5,990 4,660  
Infotainment Package 2,990    
Rear air vents with manual controls 510 510  
Comfort Lighting Package 325 325  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,600 1,600  
18-way adaptive power front seats 370    
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,490 1,490  
Lane departure warning 690    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 630 630  
Wood trim 550 0  
CD changer, in-dash 520 520  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 950 950  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,360    
Compass 380 380  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 510 510 850
Blind spot warning system 690    
Auto-dimming headlights 580 580  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,540    
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 8,150 12,625
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,385 1,385  
Heated second row seats   525 625
Premium 1 Package     3,690
Driver Assistance Package     2,950
Obstacle detection, rear     970
Special order charge     250
Limited-slip rear differential     2,030
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0    
Premium Package Plus 0 0  
Infotainment Package 0    
Rear air vents with manual controls 0 0  
Comfort Lighting Package 0 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0  
18-way adaptive power front seats 0    
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0  
Lane departure warning 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Wood trim 0 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0 0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0    
Compass 0 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0 791
Blind spot warning system 0    
Auto-dimming headlights 0 0  
Synthetic suede headliner 0    
Ceramic brake rotors 0 0 11,741
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 0 0  
Heated second row seats   0 581
Premium 1 Package     3,432
Driver Assistance Package     2,744
Obstacle detection, rear     902
Special order charge     250
Limited-slip rear differential     1,888
Options (change) 33,545 22,810 23,990
Options (change) 0 0 22,329
Destination 995 995 875
Total Price $84,440 $96,105 $119,765

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Macan vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Macan S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Macan Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $110,495
Model Year201520152012
ModelMacanMacanCLS
TrimSTurboCLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine340hp V6400hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionS7S7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11545, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19255/35-19
Total Price$84,440$96,105$119,765
Adjustments for Features-2,415-2,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,025$93,340$119,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,315$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Macan vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201520152012
ModelMacanMacanCLS
TrimSTurboCLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power trunk closer  $350
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot collision prevention  $150
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane departure prevention  $150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Second-row low console  $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust$250$250 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Body color exterior trim $0 
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Boost gauge$75$75 
Chronometer  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Intersection assist$25$25 
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Metal pedals  $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$8,790$9,140$6,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,415$2,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-28-290

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Macan vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20152012
ModelMacanCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.5 in113.2 in
Length184.3 in194.5 in
Width76.1 in74.1 in
Height63.4 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.7 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.0 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Macan S

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested262566%
Total Not Requested137534%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive15Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested890100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested23090%
Total Not Requested2510%
18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested105064%
Total Not Requested60036%

Option Package Details
Porsche Macan Turbo

Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested23090%
Total Not Requested2510%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested177555%
Total Not Requested147545%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested190076%
Total Not Requested60024%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%

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