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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: $48,605

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $15,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,264

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $9,918

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102008200820082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanBaseSGTSTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,600 $39,750 $43,400 $57,900 $69,200 $93,700
Base Invoice $31,248 $36,968 $37,758 $50,516 $61,472 $81,859
Dynamic Handling Package 1,500 1,500        
Premium 2 Package 3,700 1,400        
Leather seating surfaces 1,590 1,590        
Wood trim 320   1,040 1,385   345
Panoramic sunroof 1,070 1,070 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900
Rearview camera 450 450 1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680
Multimedia Package 2,650 2,650        
Proximity key 1,130 1,130 995 995 995 995
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 1,040 915 915 915
Rear spoiler 300          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 690 690 690  
Light Comfort Package     610 610 610 610
Comfort Package     1,290 1,290    
Automatic climate control, front     550      
Front sport buckets     0 0   0
Compass     95 95 95 95
Floor mats     140 140 140 140
Heated front seats     560 560 560  
Satellite radio     750 750 750 750
Navigation system     3,070 3,070 3,070  
Body kit     1,390 1,390   1,390
Obstacle detection, rear     990 990 990  
CD changer, remote     650 650 650 650
Dynamic Handling Package 1,395 1,395        
Premium 2 Package 3,441 1,302        
Leather seating surfaces 1,479 1,479        
Wood trim 298   884 1,177   293
Panoramic sunroof 995 995 3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315
Rearview camera 418 418 1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428
Multimedia Package 2,464 2,464        
Proximity key 1,051 1,051 846 846 846 846
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 884 778 778 778
Rear spoiler 279          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 587 587 587  
Light Comfort Package     519 519 519 519
Comfort Package     1,097 1,097    
Automatic climate control, front     468      
Front sport buckets     0 0   0
Compass     81 81 81 81
Floor mats     119 119 119 119
Heated front seats     476 476 476  
Satellite radio     638 638 638 638
Navigation system     2,610 2,610 2,610  
Body kit     1,182 1,182   1,182
Obstacle detection, rear     842 842 842  
CD changer, remote     553 553 553 553
Options (change) 14,130 11,210 19,440 19,110 15,045 11,470
Options (change) 13,141 10,425 16,529 16,248 12,792 9,752
Destination 875 875 895 895 895 895
Total Price $48,605 $51,835 $63,735 $77,905 $85,140 $106,065
Total Invoice $45,264 $48,268 $55,182 $67,659 $75,159 $92,506

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,139
Model Year201020102008200820082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanBaseSGTSTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6290hp V6385hp V8405hp V8500hp V8
TransmissionM6T7M6T6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 8100, 12100, 12100, 12350, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/65-17255/55-18295/35-21255/55-18
Total Price$48,605$51,835$63,735$77,905$85,140$106,065
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-3,210-4,260-5,735-8,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,605$50,785$60,525$73,645$79,405$97,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,180$0$13,120$18,880$36,880
Total Invoice$45,264$48,268$55,182$67,659$75,159$92,506
Adjustments for Features0-978-2,779-3,700-5,063-7,553
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,264$47,290$52,403$63,959$70,096$84,953
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,026$0$11,556$17,693$32,550

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

Model Year201020102008200820082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanBaseSGTSTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 $1100
RWD$0$0    
AWD w/low range  $2200$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
Air compressor  $35$35$35$35
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation$15$15    
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Ski sack  $50$50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)     $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$150
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Wheel-lip moldings    $75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100    
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200$200
CD player  $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0    
iPod integration$100$100    
Media drive$15$15    
SD Card slot$25$25    
Surround sound     $250
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Cornering lights     $50
Headlight washers$50$50   $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50    
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25    
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100 
Heated second row seats     $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50    
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100 $100
Total Value of Features$2,805$3,855$6,015$7,065$8,540$11,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$3,210$4,260$5,735$8,660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-2,779-3,700-5,063-7,553

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

Model Year20102008
ModelC-ClassCayenne
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in112.4 in
Length182.3 in188.9 in
Width69.7 in76.0 in
Height56.3 in66.9 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.4,763 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in57.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.462.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested227586%
Total Not Requested37514%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%

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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested95072%
Total Not Requested37528%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested425100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row25No
Total Requested32565%
Total Not Requested17535%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row25No
Total Requested32565%
Total Not Requested17535%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

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