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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: $61,490

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $68,215

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelC-ClassCayenne
TrimC63 AMGTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $53,800 $107,100
Multimedia Package 2,950  
Premium II Package 1,080  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
iPod integration 375  
Wood trim 0 345
Voice control for nav and audio   595
CD changer, in-dash   650
Satellite radio   750
4.8L V8   19,290
Multimedia Package 2,744  
Premium II Package 1,004  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660  
iPod integration 349  
Wood trim 0 293
Voice control for nav and audio   506
CD changer, in-dash   0
Satellite radio   638
4.8L V8   0
Options (change) 5,115 21,630
Options (change) 4,757 1,437
Destination 875 975
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $61,490 $129,705

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $59,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,122
Model Year20082012
ModelC-ClassCayenne
TrimC63 AMGTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine451hp V8540hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/19 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18265/50-19
Total Price$61,490$129,705
Adjustments for Features0-9,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,490$120,680

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

Model Year20082012
ModelC-ClassCayenne
TrimC63 AMGTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Air compressor $35
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Off-road navigation system $0
SD Card slot$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
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
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,415$11,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-168

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

Model Year20082012
ModelC-ClassCayenne
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in114.0 in
Length182.3 in190.8 in
Width69.7 in76.3 in
Height56.3 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,662 lb.4,784 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.462.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested116576%
Total Not Requested37524%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55067%
Total Not Requested27533%

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