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

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Porsche Macan vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $73,925

Porsche Macan S   
Difference: $14,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012
ModelMacanMacanGL
TrimSTurboGL550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $49,900 $72,300 $85,300
Premium Package Plus 5,990 4,660  
Comfort Lighting Package 325 325  
Infotainment Package 2,990    
Class III trailer hitch 650 650  
Cargo Management System 380 380  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,740    
18-way adaptive power front seats 370    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 630 630  
Compass 380 380  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 950 950  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,385 1,385  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,360    
Roof rails 380 380  
Wood trim 550 0  
CD changer, in-dash 520 520  
Heated steering wheel 250   225
Blind spot warning system 690    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 510 510 600
Running boards 1,245 1,245  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595  
Rear air vents with manual controls 510 510  
Roof rack 630 630  
Heated second row seats   525  
Class IV trailer hitch     550
Cargo tray     160
Roof rack crossbars     320
Premium Package Plus 0 0  
Comfort Lighting Package 0 0  
Infotainment Package 0    
Class III trailer hitch 0 0  
Cargo Management System 0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0    
18-way adaptive power front seats 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Compass 0 0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 0 0  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0    
Roof rails 0 0  
Wood trim 0 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0 0  
Heated steering wheel 0   209
Blind spot warning system 0    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0 558
Running boards 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0  
Rear air vents with manual controls 0 0  
Roof rack 0 0  
Heated second row seats   0  
Class IV trailer hitch     512
Cargo tray     149
Roof rack crossbars     298
Options (change) 23,030 14,275 1,855
Options (change) 0 0 1,726
Destination 995 995 875
Total Price $73,925 $87,570 $88,030

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Macan S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Macan Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $80,461
Model Year201520152012
ModelMacanMacanGL
TrimSTurboGL550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine340hp V6400hp V6382hp V8
TransmissionS7S7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11545, 14610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19295/40-21
Total Price$73,925$87,570$88,030
Adjustments for Features0-1,300-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,925$86,270$87,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,345$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Macan vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year201520152012
ModelMacanMacanGL
TrimSTurboGL550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Terrain selector$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo area partition net$40$40 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net  $40
Cargo tray  $40
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust$250$250 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Body color exterior trim $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Skid plates  $150
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25$25 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Boost gauge$75$75 
Fog lights$125$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
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$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Total Value of Features$8,295$9,595$8,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300$525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-15-489

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Macan vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20152012
ModelMacanGL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.5 in121.1 in
Length184.3 in200.6 in
Width76.1 in76.0 in
Height63.4 in72.4 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.5,347 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.7 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.743.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.0 ft383.3 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 seat100Yes
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 Requested272568%
Total Not Requested127532%
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%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive15Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested890100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo Management System
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40No
Cargo organizer100Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested10056%
Total Not Requested8044%
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 passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100No
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 seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested135082%
Total Not Requested30018%

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 system200No
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 Requested157548%
Total Not Requested167552%
Cargo Management System
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40No
Cargo organizer100Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested10056%
Total Not Requested8044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL550

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%
Cargo tray
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo tray40No
Cargo organizer100Yes
Total Requested10071%
Total Not Requested4029%

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