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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Porsche 718 Cayman Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Porsche 718 Cayman Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $78,485

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $7,040

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelC-Class718 Cayman
TrimC63 AMGS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $61,430 $66,300
Multimedia Package 2,790  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
AMG Leather Package 2,590  
Lighting Package 1,290  
Lane departure warning 850  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 640
Proximity key 650 790
Carbon fiber trim 2,590 1,535
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   1,320
7-speed automated manual   3,200
Heated steering wheel   470
Adaptive sport seats plus   3,825
Premium Package   1,370
Sport suspension (upgrade)   2,070
Navigation system   1,730
Blind spot warning system   690
Metal pedals   535
Voice control for nav and audio   0
Multimedia Package 2,595  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
AMG Leather Package 2,409  
Lighting Package 1,200  
Lane departure warning 791  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 0
Proximity key 605 0
Carbon fiber trim 2,409 0
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   0
7-speed automated manual   0
Heated steering wheel   0
Adaptive sport seats plus   0
Premium Package   0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
Navigation system   0
Blind spot warning system   0
Metal pedals   0
Voice control for nav and audio   0
Options (change) 14,480 18,175
Options (change) 13,468 0
Destination 875 1,050
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $78,485 $85,525

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Porsche 718 Cayman

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 718 Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $69,843
Model Year20122017
ModelC-Class718 Cayman
TrimC63 AMGS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine451hp V8350hp H4
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12110, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-19
Total Price$78,485$85,525
Adjustments for Features-2,4450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,040$85,525

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Porsche 718 Cayman

Model Year20122017
ModelC-Class718 Cayman
TrimC63 AMGS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Rear side airbags$300 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition $200
Media drive$15 
Media drive, small $5
Off-road navigation system $0
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
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 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$5,580$3,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,445$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2800

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Porsche 718 Cayman

Model Year20122017
ModelC-Class718 Cayman
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.7 in97.4 in
Length180.7 in172.4 in
Width69.7 in70.9 in
Height54.8 in51.0 in
Curb Weight4,034 lb.3,054 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.14.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom35.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume11.7 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Cayman S

Torque vectoring, brake-based
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Sport suspension (upgrade)
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested25033%
Total Not Requested50067%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
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
Power tilt adjuster, 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 length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested140078%
Total Not Requested40022%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%

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