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

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Porsche Cayenne Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,335

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $13,870

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072011201120112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanBaseSS HybridTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,400 $38,000 $38,600 $47,700 $64,400 $67,700 $106,000
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790 1,790        
Power driver seat 600            
Folding second row seats 290 290 290        
Entertainment Package 1,460 1,460 1,460        
Xenon HID headlights 790 790 790        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 790 790 790  
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765 765        
Rear side airbags 385 385 385        
Heated front seats 680 680 680        
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 2,210        
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,500 1,500 1,500        
14-way power front seats       1,725 1,335 1,335  
Convenience Package       5,620 4,520 4,520  
Wood trim       995 1,340 1,340 345
Satellite radio       750 750 750 750
CD changer, in-dash       650 650 650 650
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665 1,665        
Power driver seat 558            
Folding second row seats 270 270 270        
Entertainment Package 1,358 1,358 1,358        
Xenon HID headlights 735 735 735        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 0 0 0  
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711 711        
Rear side airbags 358 358 358        
Heated front seats 633 633 633        
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 2,055        
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,395 1,395 1,395        
14-way power front seats       0 0 0  
Convenience Package       0 0 0  
Wood trim       0 0 0 293
Satellite radio       638 638 638 638
CD changer, in-dash       0 0 0 0
Options (change) 11,160 10,560 10,560 10,530 9,385 9,385 1,745
Options (change) 10,380 9,822 9,822 638 638 638 931
Destination 775 775 775 975 975 975 975
Total Price $45,335 $49,335 $49,935 $59,205 $74,760 $78,060 $108,720

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,874
Model Year2007200720072011201120112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanBaseSS HybridTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8
TransmissionT7M6T7M6T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12320, 12320, 12235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18265/50-19
Total Price$45,335$49,335$49,935$59,205$74,760$78,060$108,720
Adjustments for Features-9250-1,225-4,665-6,065-5,865-10,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,410$49,335$48,710$54,540$68,695$72,195$98,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,925$4,300$0$14,155$17,655$43,865

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year2007200720072011201120112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanBaseSS HybridTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200    
6-speed manual $150 $150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0    
AWD   $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor   $35$35$35$35
Heated steering wheel      $100
Power liftgate   $350$350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15    
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0    
Hill descent control   $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front      $150
Obstacle detection, rear      $250
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50$50
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75$75$75
Cargo net   $40$40$40$40
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear wiper   $175$175$175$175
Residual heat   $50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential   $150$150 $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150 $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0     
Bodyside cladding   $350$350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275$275
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200    
CD player$125$125$125    
Media drive   $15$15$15$15
Off-road navigation system   $0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250$250$250   $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75$75
Cornering lights   $50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100     
Automatic seat bolsters, driver      $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger      $300
Heated second row seats      $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75$75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50    
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50    
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50    
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather      $1000
Wood trim$300 $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable      $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0     
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,615$1,690$2,915$6,355$7,755$7,555$12,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$925$0$1,225$4,665$6,065$5,865$10,315
Value of Feature Adjustments-8610-1,141-127-131-121-181

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20072011
ModelC-ClassCayenne
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.9 in114.0 in
Length178.4 in190.8 in
Width68.0 in76.3 in
Height55.6 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.4,399 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.2 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.262.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested45090%
Total Not Requested5010%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested47548%
Total Not Requested52552%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
USB port25No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested267580%
Total Not Requested66520%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested27534%
Total Not Requested52566%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
USB port25No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested157570%
Total Not Requested66530%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid

14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested27534%
Total Not Requested52566%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
USB port25No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested157570%
Total Not Requested66530%

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